September 13, 2009 - 6:51am.

The Revie household is quiet on this Sunday morning. Sleep alludes me as my overactive brain has kicked into high gear. Today is a life-changing day for our family.

In a scant seven hours, we'll be leaving to travel to Toronto International Airport. There - we will deposit our baby girl, Laura as she leaves for a land full of adventure and excitement. Things will never be the same - then again - they're not supposed to be, are they?

My mother's heart is beating wildly with a plethora of emotions. I am fiercely proud of our daughter, who has overcome some significant challenges in her life and has persevered through all the mounds of paperwork and government hoops to keep the wheels rolling - with determination, foresight, planning and determination, she is on her way to Leeds England for her third year of University studies.

While education is big on the agenda, I'm not so naive as to think there won't be many new life experiences for her there. She will become educated in many different ways.

I fear not - for I know that God will be with her. His love and protection is enough.

In my weak, anxious moments, I pray that we have set her on the right path and given her the tools she needs to sustain her through troubled waters. I pray she will have enough joy and blessing to enjoy the journey and to remember her Creator and Sustainer.

Most of all - I thank God for our beautiful daughter Laura - for the privilege of raising her; loving her, being here for her, and for the courage to let her go.

I know not what the future holds - but I know who holds the future.