We went to church yesterday and they were honoring this year’s graduating seniors. They called each one up front and told a little bit about what their future plans were. And in case you are keeping track, none of them said they wanted to be a dental hygienist or a T-shirt printer. I don’t imagine many seniors today would say either of those. I guess that just means less competition for me and my wife. Anyway, after calling them all up to the front of the church, the church then showed a slide show/video that had been put to music including pictures of each kid. They had several pictures of each kid beginning with the baby pictures and working their way up to senior-hood. It was kind of like watching them grow up from babies to grown men and women in just a matter of seconds. As I sat there watching the videos, I couldn’t help but think of my 5 year old son who will be starting kindergarten next year. I have to admit a tear came to my eye as I sat there in the pew and realized that one day in the near future, that will be my son up there, a grown man, and leaving us to go off to live his life. I remember that day in my life when I left home, and somehow as a 17 year old, I never really imagined what that must have been like for my parents. But thinking about that now from a parent’s perspective, I think that will probably be the hardest day of my life. I can’t imagine coming home to a house without my boys being there (currently a 5 year old and a 12 week old). But it will happen. And I imagine I will get through it… just like every other parent does. But it really does make you stop and appreciate how great it is having kids in the house. We are truly blessed.