The first week of school has come and gone. Tiffany and I did survive Tirin's entering Kindergarten, and yes, Tirin survived as well. When I entered the church office after "the family walk" to school on Monday morning, 5 boxes of Kleenex were waiting on my desk. The boxes came on the heels of my statement the week before: "My little girl is growing up", of which those on staff with older kids reassured that this is only the beginning-and then, they (we) laughed . :) Ok, (admittedly) I was a little emotional. But that is my little girl! Verses memorized from my childhood came to mind in that moment:

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Trusting Him with Tirin, with "all of my heart", for day 1 of a new phase of her life was the issue (along with just being a sappy dad). I know He is fully trustworthy, and does make our paths straight, even when our emotions may try to lean us in different directions. Knowing that our God is constant, and is the same yesterday, today, and forever is so comforting in the midst of our joyous and difficult days-and everywhere in between. Today, be encouraged. If you are struggling in the area of trust, go over those verses again, knowing that He will make your paths straight, even when you "feel" they are crooked. And remember: it is always good to have a new box of Puffs waiting in the wings when you need it.