Time Flies

The day I found out I was pregnant 19 years ago, I went out and bought a journal to record my thoughts. I've been writing in it ever since.  Sometimes months go by between writings, at times--a year.  

But the thing that is constant is that every thought and prayer written in this book centers around our firstborn--Kelsey.  

Here was the first entry:

April 19, 1990

Today was my first visit to the doctor.  It was a relief to find out that I really am pregnant.  Even though I was sure that I was, it was nice to hear it from the doctor. . .We heard the heartbeat!  It's really amazing to me that there is a living being growing inside of me. . .Dr. Soper said that the baby should come sometime at the end of October.

And the entry last Wednesday:

August 19, 2009

We are leaving  for Birmingham, Alabama, this morning to take Kelsey to college.  

Can it really be over?--Her days of living at home with us?  It went so fast!  

All of her childhood days are still so vivid in my mind.  I can recall them perfectly at a moment's notice.  

I don't need this book to remind me of all we have experienced up until this point.  Every moment is stored away in my mind and in my heart.  

Today. . .at this moment, I am so sad.  I feel as though someone is reaching in and ripping out my heart.

In a minute. . .I will go into her room and wake her up.  And when I do, I will replace this sadness for extreme joy.  This is a wonderful day for my daughter.  She begins a new adventure--that there is no doubt God is leading her into.  

I will rejoice because,

"He who began a good work in her, will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Phil 1:6)

God is up to something in Kelsey and part of that will happen at Samford University.    

Comments

[Ava]

You and Greg did a fantastic job as parents! She is a wonderful, caring, beautiful young lady.

[trevor]

wow...for me it seemed like she was only recently entering middle school...
time does fly.

[Wendi Seiler]

Kris -
Just wanted you to know you are on my mind. How fun to take your daughter to her first home away from home....and how sad. Enjoy it - cry all the way home. Then know that you are an inspiration as a Mother to the rest of us following years behind you. Lift your head HIGH and proud. You done good!!

Blessings

[Elaine*]

ohhhh, Kris. this entry made me cry. You have been on my heart the last several weeks b/c I knew the time was "getting close"...

i love that for so many years you have kept a journal about her life.
Both Kelse and Court are lucky girls to have you and Greg as parents.

Promise me that if the day ever comes that I get a "wild hair" to have a child you will sit me down and give me words of wisdom on how to "do it right!"!
Muchooooo love to you guys!
xoxoo,
E*

[Lucy]

This made me tear up a bit! I love that you kept a journal. And did ya know back then that she would end up being this wonderful?

I love you, Kris! You're a great mommy.