Nineteen years ago, I had a baby girl. Today, she's all growed up. The End.

I put this slide-show together a few weeks shy of moving Paige off to college last July. Given that the clip is less than a year-old, I am re-posting it today in celebration of her 19th birthday. She is in final exams this week at Auburn University and will begin the two day caravan home (along with her older brother), this Thursday. I can hardly wait to have all my little chicks home in the nest for the summer.

My prayer for my children has been that they would claim Christ for their very own and that this "Jesus" would become more than Mom and Dad's Jesus .... He would become their absolute everything. When Paige moved over 800 miles from home to attend college this past year, she hit the ground running, when it came to her faith. She immediately found a Bible-believing church to attend, a group of solid Christian friends, and made sure that Bible study was the main course in her diet. It has been an absolute joy to watch her journey (from afar). Keith and I can hardly wait to see what God has in store for her future.

Now, grab a tissue, enjoy the clip and then go hug your babies and say a prayer over them. Time flies. Before you know, you'll be the one posting the flashback clip. :)

The song is "Find Your Wings" by Mark Harris:

It's only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you
Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I'll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I'll want to know
You're walking in the truth

And if I never told you
I want you to know
As I watch you grow

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things

I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind
That leads you through your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories

I pray that God will fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off
But I'll cheer as you fly

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. (3 John 4)