Caleb Hughes: our second son

Tears seem to be at the edge of my eyes these days as the seasons of my life prepare to change again. Today at the table Caleb said, “I have been at Westwood for 10 years and 8 months. It was hard knowing today was my last day there for some time.” As the words left his lips, the tears left my eyes. Caleb is the second of our children to leave home, and I am probably more sensitive this time knowing how our oldest has not come home since moving away. This time I know what is coming. This time when I say goodnight I know it will be one of the last times he will have his things in our home and truly call this home.

I know the truth is I really do want him to grow up and leave home to become the man god wants him to become, but this mama’s heart is breaking knowing the new season has come and God has much more in store for both of us.