This week we did a little more browsing of colleges for my oldest son.  He graduates next school year.  The first question that comes to mind is, “What happened to the time?”  That is a completely different topic that I will save for another day.  As we Googled for Christian colleges and checked in on our favorites for majors that might suit him we stumbled across one we think is a perfect fit.  However, it comes with a much bigger price tag than we are used to since he will need to do a good portion of the degree on-campus.  Since we do not believe in having our kids (or ourselves) saddled with loads of debt at graduation we need to do some praying and planning if he is going to go this route.  I also must admit to having to take a deep breath just at the thought of having one of my kids in another state to attend college.  Our oldest daughter is doing her college through a distance program at Liberty University, which has spoiled us.  The graduation of our oldest son might stretch us a bit.  It certainly is a reminder that we must trust the Lord with each of our children no matter the age or circumstances.  We need to do that every day but there is nothing like a financial challenge or a separation to make me more aware of that reality.  I am so thankful that we serve the Creator of the Universe who cares about us.  We can cast our burdens on Him.  He will never leave us or forsake us (or our children).  He also has plans for us.  I am mindful of all of this as we seek Him for wisdom and begin to make plans for our son, even if I do have to take some rather large deep breaths.