1st Day

It was a bit unreal sending Matthias off to his first day of 1st grade this morning. As I watched him ride away, a strange blend of emotions came over me: pride, sorrow, excitement, worry, anticipation. But, above all these feelings was an overwhelming sense of joy. I have joy in the reality that my son is growing up into a young man of God. Each day it seems he is maturing physically, emotionally, mentally, socially and spiritually. I must agree with the apostle who said, "I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth." Keep walking, Matthias.