A taste of college tears or am I getting old.

My older daughter Emily went on a retreat this weekend with our church. We marched in placing the bags and sleeping things down and getting info. I thought oh how in a few years this would be off to college she goes. Katie and I stood almost in tears. I thought wow am I getting old. Parents eagerly waited today as their very tired children marched out of the chapel.
Perhaps some children came back a little more appreciative of how blessed they are. I know when I have gone on a retreat to Ken Hessler I am so appreciative of life itself. It seams like burdens are lifted and life is just a little more easier to bear. I am getting older every day but as I get older I am glad to say my heart becomes more tender to cry a few more tears to reach out to others and just see life in a different way. Who knows what i will be like when my girls go to college a crying mess probably but very appreciative of them and for once able to understand the crying parents who stand there.
I wonder if God cries a few tears as we go through the college of life hoping that we come through better people. A crying Dad who at the end, no diploma is given but the words Well done my good and faithful servant. To me no earthly diploma can ever match that.
Here's to a wonderful week.
Please have a cup of tea with me today.