Right now, Rose is walking through Wellington City to meet her friends from last years Outward Bound group. Walking on her own I might add and it's getting a bit dark. I'm praying that she will be safe and arrive at her destination- a cafe in the city, without anything to impact on her wellbeing. I sit here on the couch and think- Please God protect my daughter and let her have an amazing time with her friends...even though I want to run down and follow her all the way, I just have to trust that she will be okay, and that she is growing up and needs to have her independence. She's a sensible girl..somewhat too trusting of people, but that's not a totally bad thing in itself. I guess I just always want her to keep her wits about her and be sensible.
I'm going to text her in a minute and just say, have a great time and text me when you are safely with your friends. Rose knows to contact me if she is worried and to go to a shop if she feels someone is following her or that she is in an unsafe situation.
It's hard to let go sometimes, but to hold on too tight isn't good either.
Lord take care of Rose:)
Amen
