Challenges and joys at the beginning of a new school year

It's time to start a new school year, and this always makes me reflective.  I see how each child has grown, and I remember that there is no anchor for the seasons of life.
I rejoice with them, and I sigh a little for myself.  Go on, little ones, and spread your wings wide.  May God hold you close!
Father, be that refuge for them that I would like to be.  (Pray this prayer with me!)

[image error] photo by Shalinee Kohli Murishwar, India

Shalinee is a friend of mine from India. We met in the epilepsy forums. Her dear son continues to suffer daily seizures. Please keep him and all with epilepsy in your prayers.  
Shalinee's son is an inspiration to his mother, as she explains:“I've learned to chase what I enjoy just by watching our son do so through his innumerable seizures! He is my inspiration; he never gives up! Not a day passes by without a fall, a bump, a challenge but he lifts himself and gets back to his play and friends.....and I thank God for this illumination in my life- for helping me learn through this phase.“  Follow Shalinee on instagram


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Tsn't Shalinee's photo great!?

What challenges are you facing as school starts this year?