The Time Flies

My kids both had birthdays recently and as I watched them enjoy opening gifts and laughing with friends, it occured to me that the time we have with our children isn't long in the scheme of things. In fact, my daughter Emma turned 10, which means we're only 8 years away from the time she'll be leaving the nest - just 8 years. Dylan, my son, is 6 and is already not playing with the things he used - the sandbox in our backyard, the Tonka dump trucks, etc. Emma loves to dress up in ball gowns and have me dance with her in the front room. Yes, she's loved that since she was 4 but now she can almost look me square in the eye - she's looking more grown up than ever. Lord, help me remember that these 2 precious people are only in my care for a limited time -help my wife and I shape them into the people You want them to be Father.