Though I couldn't imagine based on various criteria that Peter would get approved, he was given the OK for a loft studio apartment and signed the lease today. As tomorrow is his first day of work at Red Lobster, he plans to start living there tomorrow night. He doesn't plan on lots of furniture (not like there is a lot of room anyway. ) Yet until we can get his bed moved over, he plans to use an air mattress. I was gathering the mattress, sheets, towels, toilet paper and he said he feels like I am sending him off to camp.
I am in a crazy place. On one hand I am petrified for him. The list of things that I could reasonably worry about is somewhat long. His safety -He'll walk home in the dark 1.2 miles from work . Can he keep up with his key? will he take out the trash and clean anything so as not to be evicted? Will he make enough money for the rent (over 2 times what I pay for a third the space , but I do have the deal of the century.) Will he remain mentally stable enough to keep the job? and so forth.
Yet on the other hand, I am a little giddy. I feel great relief. Sunday we mark our 20th anniversary of the day I brought him home to be my son. I have no regrets but it has often been hard and I anticipate independence on his part, will help our relationship greatly. And yes mentally I am moving around my furniture and preparing how to use my now extra room.
Thank you for your prayers for us through this process. God is answering prayers you have prayed on our behalf. I continue to ask for male mentorship for Peter in his new job; safety in his coming and goings; provisions so he can pay rent AND eat, a maturing with these responsibilities; a sound mind; and accepting Jesus as His Lord and Savior. Please ray for me in the process - that I will manage this transition and my new role as mother at a distance with wisdom and grace.
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