Tuesday, March 16

A short trip

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6).

This has always been good advice. But with all due respect to Solomon, I'd like to add a bit to it.

NOW. Do it now.

Because the road from here



to here



is not nearly as long as you think.

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23 comments:

  1. emily freemanMarch 16, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    I'm so glad you linked it up, Richella! You are so right (I just typed write)...I'm in a season. And you are as well. It is so important to remember this sentiment. I cannot hear it enough. Thank you!!

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  2. emily freemanMarch 16, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    ps. i love you, too. like, real life, for real love. Even though we've only met IRL once :) To know you is to love you, for sure.

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  3. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopMarch 16, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    *sniff* I know my son will be that big all too soon. (He'll be 7 on May 2nd). So even though now he gets on my nerves with all of his little army men and cars every where, I know it won't last forever and when he's big, I'll miss this. Thanks for the reminder today. :)

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  4. heidi @ wonder woman wannabeMarch 16, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    So hard to immagine on the early end of childhood
    - thanks for the ecouragement, it's crazy for me to immagine what my little guys will be like/look like as young men.

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  5. Southern GalMarch 16, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    So true.

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  6. TrishaMarch 16, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    What a simple but so powerful reminder. Wonderful!

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  7. BonitaMarch 16, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Amen, Sister! It's a short trip so we better enjoy it while it lasts.

    And I agree with Emily, to know you is to love you! Smooches!

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  8. DeniseMarch 16, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Oh so true Richella.

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  9. KarenBMarch 16, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Every season can be so wonderful, I just wish there was a way to remember every single moment of them. My girls are young adults now and it's wonderful to have them as friends and to see them making good choices. Blessings on your sweet son!

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  10. Amanda @ Serenity NowMarch 16, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    oooh, way to tug at my heart strings, Miss Richella!!! ;)

    I love to see the photos though. A picture is worth a thousand words, sometimes. It's plain to see how much your son loves you. :)

    I wish you could be at the VA Bloggers Get-Together too!! I am planning on going down to Siler City next month to see my Nannie. I'll have to let you know when...maybe we could have coffee or something. :)

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  11. Mary LouMarch 16, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    I love his red hair...Mine are grown now too and have multiplied..All good but I do miss them being little.

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  12. Karen@thecolorofsunshineMarch 16, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Typing my reply through tears! I'm 3 years into sending my redhead to college 9 hours away. Trust me, your relationship with your son and your Father will grow sweeter.
    You can do it! That is what chocolate and texting is for!

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  13. KelliMarch 16, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    You made me cry!! LOL! I am convinced that not enjoying all moments is crazy!! We are here for only a moment. I love that photo!!

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  14. ScooperMarch 16, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    How is this possible? It happens so fast. Like Emily, I need reminders {which is one of the best reasons to "unwrap"...it's a way of reminding myself.} I have no doubt you have trained them well. They are blessed boys.

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  15. VondaMarch 16, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    The first one is the hardest. Then they elope and run off to Pennsylvania...2 weeks after they graduate from college:) (Just teasing)

    You grow as they grow and it is amazing to see them apart from you; yet still a part of you.

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  16. DawnMarch 16, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    it is wonderful advice to offer... and the reward is in the taking of it. becuase i can feel the years passing like the wind whipping against my face. and oh how i would love to hold back the hands of time for just a few hours more.

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  17. The Single NesterMarch 16, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    How true and what a beautiful bible verse!

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  18. KarenMarch 16, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    Time does fly by doesn't it? I can remember when my 17 1/2 year old was just a baby...and my 12 1/2 year old daughter....and even my toddler. It goes by so fast!

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  19. MelanieMarch 16, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Amen! Mine will be 16 in a few months:(

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  20. TracyMarch 16, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    So very true...oh, so very true.

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  21. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceMarch 16, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Oh so very true! My oldest is just about 17--i am starting to treasure his time here at home. Thanks for your sweet blog comments about my paint technique tute.

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  22. DianneMarch 17, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    I would love to send you a pic of our son. He has the same color hair as your son, ruddy cheeks, gentle smile. Although not as tall, he is still growing.
    How right you are! And what a delight when someone comments on how respectful your child is. I know I could not do it without my loving Saviour to guide me everyday. It is only by His grace that we can train up our children to love Him and follow Him!

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  23. imoomieMarch 20, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Boohoo, I knowwww! It's is everything you hear it is this passing of time and yet I still find myself caught in the crashing waves of it.

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