Monday, August 16, 2010

First Day of School

It's that time again.....the first day of school. Can you believe it!!! I'm not sure if I were ready or not. But, it doesn't matter because the time is now. I have three starting school today. Michael - it's his first day in middle school. And my little princess, Ketirah, who is in 2nd grade. Jonathan (my oldest) is being homeschooled.


There are some parents who have children who are going to school for the very first time. I know that can be scary for both parent and child, especially when this is a clear sign that your little one is now a baby anymore.

On this first day of school, I speak blessings on our children as well as the teachers. I pray for the new friends they will meet, new adventures they may encounter, their new school, and everything else that will make their first day of school a great day. And most of all, no weapon formed against our children, their friends, their teachers, their buses, or anything or anyone else that can try to attempt to hinder our child(ren) from having a great day. Amen and Amen!!!

I am a firm believer in praying over our children, especially for school, because their being exposed to many different influences that can either have a positive or negative effect. I'm all for the positive influences.

Pictured below is a picture of my children...first day of school. My son (Michael) was little....how do you say.....apprehensive because he thinks he is too old to have his first day of school taking. Ha!!! That's what he thinks. Now, of course, my darling little princes, embrace the fact that mommy wanted to take her picture.















Blessings to you!!!


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7 comments:

Debbie Petras said...

You have beautiful children! I love how you are a praying woman. It's so important to pray over your children and their teachers too. I'm so glad you stopped by Heart Choices today. We each have different challenges in each season of our lives. I'm so glad we can encourage one another.

Blessings,
Debbie

Jinnia Low said...

I love this - praying over our children and the influences at school. Toia, your children are beautiful and so are your thoughts and prayers for them! Thanks for stopping by my feature post and for your sweet comment. I enjoyed your introduction on my site. Have a super day! ~Jinnia

LisaShaw said...

Oh Toia,

Your children are absolutely adorable!! I plead the blood of Jesus over each of them, you and all the other children in the schools. I'm a praying wife, parent and grandparent so I fully agree with you on the need and the power of praying covering over them at all times.

My heart is with you as I rec'd your message and I now it's a season of some difficulty but as you know, GOD IS WITH YOU dear one. I'm praying for you right now!!!!!

Love you! Hold on to the Lord!

Pat said...

Yeah..First Day of school. Bitter sweet days and AWFUL traffic :)
Blessings and enjoy every day!!
Pat

From the Heart said...

Your children are beautiful. It's been a very long time since I've had to take my girls to school. One now has two children of her own and they are precious. My grandson will graduate next year and my granddaughter is in the 6th grade.
That's had to believe also.
Blessings on all the little and big children, AE

Amanda said...

What beautiful children you have!! I hope they settle into school nicely and that they make nice new friends.

Susannah said...

Beautiful, beautiful children! School can be a challenge. Praying it goes well for them this week.

BTW, when you have a minute, come pick up your Sunshine Award at Chrysalis ღ.

Blessings, e-Mom