Memory Monday

School started today for my kids. This year I have three in school all day. It is just me and Marlie here at home. What a weird feeling it is to have the realization that my kids are growing up.
I remember the first time Caden was preparing to enter kindergarten. I was so concerned that his sweet spirit would be corrupt by the influences of others. That I would not be there to protect him from evils in this world. I prayed diligently that he would make good friends and be an example to those around him. That he would be true to who he is.
The day that I took him to kindergarten was the beginning of my understanding of the true plan of redemption. I could not help but think the Lord know when he sent us down to earth we would be corrupted. That we would falter in the temptations of the world. That some of his children would never have a desire to see him again. He knew that coming to earth was our chance of gaining a spiritual education. He knew that we would suffer ridicules of others and other such things. BUT he knew if was for our good.
Today. as a dropped off Caden, Hailee, and Kale. I thought back to this lesson. I know that this year there will be hurt, there will be trails, there will be joys, there will be growth, there will failures, there will be accomplishments. And they will begin to understand the plan of salvation.