I am Hanging On!

Those of you who have grown
children already know that at
some point life goes into
fast forward and your children
are suddenly making grown up
decisions...you are left thinking
how proud you are...but where did
the time go?

This week Mikey will have an interview
for a real job. Although he is just
sixteen, this job would be the perfect schedule
for him to continue his schooling and
would be similar to attending a
tech school.
He would learn sooooo much!
Amazing.

We will see if this is what the Lord has
in store for him. I am excited and
nervous all at the same time.

The thought of dropping him off for the
interview and not going with him just
boggles my mind. However, we are very
familiar with the company and many of the
people there. We trust it.

It is hardest on him to think of
leaving the local Feed and Garden
Supply Store where he has worked
part time since he was fourteen.
This kid is a worker. He has loved
it. His boss is absolutely awesome!
Mikey has been so conscientious and
loyal. I am proud of the person that
he has become...

My Baby Boy!!!!

Growing up so quickly!

If you have been through this, I need
your encouragement.
He will do well.
It will be ok.
I will survive.
You know, platitudes will be accepted.

♥♥Becky K.♥♥

Last Day!!!!

Hip! Hip! Hooray!

This is Chelsea and Jonathan's
last day of work at the farm!

It has been an invaluable experience!

I would not change the changes I have
seen in both of them.

Now we will look for something a little
closer to home. That 20-30 minute commute
was a bit long for kids with varying
schedules, especially with gas prices where
they were all summer!!! Yikes! I think
we paid to have the kids working.

If they don't find something else by next
summer it will be interesting to see if
they want to go back there. At this point
I think they would say no, but often times
things look better once there is a little
distance between it and ourselves.

So...if you happen to hear what sounds like
Mothers cheering...or singing the Hallelujah
Chorus...It's probably just Myself, Mrs. Rabe and
our friend B. We will be whooping it up today!

Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Becky K.

With Jonathan's Help

This is the house, of which you only got to see the corner in the last post. This is the one attached to that tiny window that I find so fascinating. Doesn't this just take you back in time? As I passed by the other day, there was a little white haired lady weeding a flower bed. It was all I could do not to stop and ask her about this unique property. But, alas, we were on our way to work and could not spare the time.

Jonathan took this picture as we passed. Thank you, son.

Jonathan has been a very good sport about working this summer. He was initially very resistant to getting a job. He is uncertain about his abilities, which are much higher than he gives himself credit for. We asked that he not have to count money right away in this new job and his employers were fine with that. It is not that Jonathan can't count money, it is the pressure of someone waiting for him to do it that distracts him and makes him lose count. He will be fine if he does it enough and loses that nervousness. We didn't want him to run into a major frustration so soon after pushing him to work. Yes, we took the option of not working away. He needed to get over his fear and this was the time for it.

So, he has been working directly with tourists. Helping them enjoy their time at the farm where he works. He is very good at it, from what I hear. Jonathan always has been good with people. So, he has been tipped in skittles and dollar bills.
I thought the bag of skittles was unique.

Yesterday after I dropped him off I ran down to Route 30 and a shopping area there. It began to pour...and pour. I checked my cell phone and it was dead. ...Funny how they won't recharge themselves at the bottom of your pocketbook. Anyone have an idea for self charging cell phones? You'd make a million!

Anyway, I decided that as it did not look like it wanted to clear up any time soon, I would head back to the farm. The owners were trying to decide what to do when I got there. The tourists were having a blast. It didn't seem many of them were in a hurry to leave. I really expected an empty parking lot when I got there...but nope!
It was full.
In the downpour!

I commented to Chelsea that I could not believe these people were still smiling as they came out to their cars. It really must be better than Disneyworld...that is what they say!

Chelsea, Chloe and I waited an hour, after the decision was made to close, for Jonathan to appear. He didn't know we were there and he was having a very good time with his friends in the rain. While this may seem frustrating it is actually a huge blessing. Knowing that this, his first workplace, is comfortable and pleasant for Jonathan should give him the nudge he needs to feel good about his abilities in a more profitable workplace in a couple of years.

With every child we have different concerns.

But, one thing I know.

They are exactly who they are supposed to be and they are growing, so quickly, into awesome young men and woman. I am so thankful that God blessed us with these special people in our lives.

Blessings on your day!

Becky K.