Flying Away

Leaving the comfort of your mother and fathers arms is not quite the easy task I thought I had on my hands.  When you are 18 you can't wait to leave and embark on your new life. Most of us, like me, find our selves back at home a number of times before we really make our imprint on this world as adults. I think home for me has been my safe place. When devastation and corruption are going on all around me being home makes me feel protected. Out of all the people we come in contact with every day, no one cherishes you like your family. So it makes sense that when in their presence you feel free from harm. You are surrounded by walls that were created from memories and sunny days. You know where things are located and you feel more than at ease relaxed on the couch with your feet up on the coffee table. It usually smells clean and welcoming and more than likely there is a meal for you to eat and an unspoken invitation for you to stay as long as you please. Your family loves you, so the most important thing you feel when you go home is unconditional, selfless love. That is what makes a home.  I know it is at times hard for parents to watch their child whom they have groomed and taught leave the nest for a final time. Parents have a tough job. They spend two decades teaching their children right from wrong and send them out with hopes and prayers that they do it right the first time. It is easier for my mom and dad this time because I am happy. The man that they have prayed for since before I was even born has found me. They feel safe knowing that their little girl is going to another home that is protected and filled with the most abiding love. And as for the little girl (me) God is teaching me how to make a new home. He said home is where your heart is...and your heart is my home. Just the sheer reminder that God is with you where ever you lay your head is about the most soothing message of reassurance one could ask for. I know I will miss my parents and still love being at their home, but I have work to do here with my husband creating a home together with Christ.

The love a mother has for her baby is unconditional.