The Dream

I happen to be a mom. And not just any mom. I'm one of "those" moms. You know, the kind that puts their kid ahead of everyone, except God. At the age of 18, I became pregnant and half way into my 19th year, my son was born. He weighed 9.5 pounds and of course, was the most beautiful baby boy I had ever seen. At first I have to admit that we didn't bond instantly. There was an issue with breast feeding, but once the Le Leachy Group came over for a few weeks and helped, that was taken care of. Yet, I still had this desire and wanted to go party with my friends and I couldn't because of the baby. All that changed when my baby was in a car accident and I almost lost him. Something made me realize how precious he is and that the Lord could take him anytime. My sister said just yesterday, that God just loaned him to me anyway. So, overnight, I went from an ok mom to an anything goes for my son mom. Thirty two years later, he's all grown up and we remain close. He's still at the top of my list and anything goes. Now, he's moving to Oregon tomorrow, and I've been struggling with the thought of him moving, more than I have over anything; until two nights ago when I had a dream. Clay was leaving and I was bawling and begging like a crazed woman, grabbing onto his pant leg while he drags me and everything. It was so exaggerated, that in this dream, I was embarrassed! Next scene. Clay and I are going on an adventure walk around a block like we did when he was a little boy. When we finished walking around the block, the only choice left was to go around the same block again. Clay and I started the adventure walk, but the adventure was now gone. The last scene. We're driving in his truck, going to Oregon and across this road was a creek...rocks and all. The water was rising and other cars were getting across, but barely. I looked at Clay and said, "whatever you do son, don't stop...just keep going at a steady speed and you'll make it." Then, I woke up. This peace came over me and as I told Clay the dream, he got it. Then he said I should journal the dream, so I am. Now, I'm excited for my son! I'm not saying I won't be sad after he leaves, but it won't be like it could have been. Plus, I'm seeing him in two weeks and flying up there in October! I'm excited for this new adventure walk my son is going on. He can do it!! May the good Lord continue to bless and protect him.