Permanent and semi permanent changes

A beloved tree is removed from the yard.  A child is now an adult and begins the process of moving out and on towards his future.  The other child is receiving mail confirming her college acceptance with a variety of welcome letters and gifts.  The business is blossoming and growing so fast that restructuring is necessary.  Doors are opening into the future with sunshine and rainbows, hope and promises.

I am grateful for these changes, for these moments when I have to let go.  Some things, like the tree, are permanent.  Others are the natural progression of raising children—they may go on, but they can always find this home again, even when they have found their own homes.  The last is being willing to let others enter in and share their talents for the growth of our business.

They are good things, but cause mixed emotions! 

O God of creation, in your wisdom you created all things on this earth to go through a life cycle: trees, children and even businesses cycle through birthing, maturing, moving on, moving out, growing and eventually returning to the earth.  You are present in all of these cycles.  You are the source of strength as we each experience all the emotions of letting go and letting grow.  Thank you for that gift.  Amen.