When starting first grade.

To my dearest son,

I can't believe that tomorrow is the day I have to let you step into the world of first grade. You have no idea how that scares me.

I don't doubt you will love school; the social part that is. You are friendly, and love being with people. I do fear how you will get on with your studies. I know you are a smart, and yet I fear for the fact that we are a dual language family and will I understand the things you need to know in Latvian.

I guess most of all I fear for your character. I love your gentle heart, your tenderness in faith, your simple child faith. You know you can pray anytime, and I have seen you growing in your prayers and faith. I am proud of the boy you are becoming in every way!

How could  7 years have flown by so quickly? That tiny 5 lb. baby in my arms is now a wizz at inventions with Legos and this year will be the start of so many new things for you.

I pray hard, and lots for school for you.I pray God will guard your thoughts, your eyes, your spirit. 
I pray that God will keep your faith, and let you not doubt him when others do. 
I pray that you will make good friends, and at least one in your class will be a believer.
I pray that you will be respectful of your teacher, and kind in your attitude towards her. I know you can be stubborn in your views and I pray you'd be a light that shines brightly. 
I pray you'd do well, and have a learner's attitude. 
I pray you'd be kind to those others snub- and make friends with everyone. 

I feel as if I am sending you out into such a big, scary world. Especially since I was home schooled. I know that a new chapter is starting in our lives and I feel God leading and preparing me to become your warrior Mommy. I will fight for you my son, I will be your prayer warrior who claims the weapons I have been given and prays them over you. I will not send you into this battle of life unarmed and unprotected. God is watching over you, and I am praying you through every day.

My dearest son- how I wish I could keep you home and from all the evils this world holds dear.

But in my darkest hours of fear God has spoken truth and peace into my life- he has a PLAN for you. He will bless you! He requires me to trust you into his capable hands!

So my dear boy- I send you off tomorrow, knowing you will do well. Believing that God will give us wisdom and that for today we must walk on in obedience, faith and prayer!