Tonight my heart is heavier than normal, full of thoughts, worry, and prayers for our children. I wish I could put all of our children in their own little bubble, a bubble of protection to keep them safe from any possible harm when they are away. However this is not physically possible of course so all of my power lays in prayer, I can surround them and cover them in prayers of protection. I must let go and trust God completely, He is with them wherever they go. This is extremely difficult and at times impossible for me to do when it comes to my children.

I have a constant need and desire to do everything in my power to protect and shield these amazing children. As a mother I feel like they are pieces of my heart walking around outside of me, and when they hurt I hurt. I…