Embracing Life’s Milestones

This week has brought our family some beautiful and bittersweet moments, reminding me of the milestones that shape our journey. Our youngest daughter, Bec, graduated from high school this week, marking the close of a significant chapter in her life—and in ours. 

Earlier this term, Bec’s school invited parents of year 12 students to write a letter to their child to be included in their Graduation pack, given to students on Graduation night. As I took time to reflect on Bec’s schooling journey, I couldn’t help but feel emotional, recalling not only her remarkable achievements but also God’s faithful presence in our lives through every season. Each milestone, no matter how big or small, is a reminder of God’s guidance, grace, and faithfulness. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:” God is with us in each of these seasons, walking beside us as we experience the joy of new beginnings, the challenges of growth, and even the bittersweet moments of letting go.

Watching our daughter reach this point has reminded me of the balance we all seek between holding on and letting go. As parents, it can be hard to release our children into the world and trust that they are ready for what lies ahead. But we find peace in knowing that God has been, and will continue to be, their constant guide. This season of graduation marks not only her stepping out in independence as she embarks on a new career, but also, as parents, our own journey of trusting God’s plan for her life.

As we journey through different seasons in life, and encounter moments that challenge us to grow and trust God in new ways, may we know that we are never alone. May we continue to be encouraged in Jesus’ comforting promise in Matt 28:20: “... I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” No matter what changes or challenges we face, God’s presence and love are unwavering and His promise is the anchor we can hold onto as we embrace each new season of life. 

God is shaping us through each moment and for the paths He is guiding us on, and whether we are parents watching our children grow, young adults stepping into new opportunities, or adults navigating transitions, each moment matters in God’s eyes. He is at 

work in and through each of us, equipping us for the things that we face 

and preparing us for what lies ahead.

God bless,

Mel