Aren’t you going to miss your kids?

I ran across this old song by the Doobie Brothers (some of you don’t even know who that is) . The lyrics made me think of my son and all the other sons an daughters who have either left for college or left home to start a new life of their own. 

I want to share those word with you.  And for a moment – know that lots of parents are missing their kids today – including you and me:

I wish you could have stayed a little longer cause it seems like only yesterday
You’ve gotten so much stronger now I know you’re on your way
We’ve waited for this moment now it’s hard to let you go
Cause baby when you’re gone away I know I’m going to miss you so

Spread your wings and fly away
When the rain begins to fall
Just remember that you’ll never be that far from home

I looked in your room today I saw an old and worn out shoe
It’s one from your favorite pair. I remember when they were new
You used to wear them everywhere when you used to hold my hand
Time slips through your fingers just like a tiny little grain of sand

Baby just spread your wings and fly away
When the rain begins to fall
Just remember that you’ll never be that far from home

Spread your wings and fly away