The first day

So I did it, I managed to make it with no tears!!! Although as I walked my youngest into Kindergarten I could feel the lump rising in my throat, but I managed to shove it back down. I left with a smile and a wave, he was seated on the mat, ready to go! My first grader did just fine, I even got a half hug at the door! My fourth grader was nervous as we rounded the corner, but as soon as we saw her friends, a big grin spread across her face. The fifth grader was in tears this morning, worried about a slim few that do not like her, but we prayed and I armed her with scripture and pressed on. I know that they are my children, but I know that they are ultimately God's and they are in His hands and His protection is covering them. So I got the K and 1st settled in class, and then walked the halls to check on the other two, had to sneak a quick peak at them! All is well!
I came home, ran a little over a mile, an accomplishment for me, since I have not ran in a month! But I am back in the game and training for 5K race so we will see, then off to a half marathon. Of course I will get a couple 5K's in first!!!!
God is so good though. He constantly reminds me to step back and look at the bigger picture, He constantly reminds me how blessed I am, how I need to not be selfish and be thankful for what I have. I have to die to myself daily, sometimes hourly:):) But He is faithful and I know that I am a new creation in Him!!!