Can anyone name who sang “Go West Young Man” back in the 80’s? This morning after I sent off Brad, Bryson and Tyrell with the truck and trailer to Arizona and I crawled back into bed, this song popped into my head and I had to google who sang it. First I pulled up “Great Adventure “ by Steven Curtis Chapman and realized that wasn’t the song I was thinking of, then I saw the link to the song “Go West Young Man” by Michael W Smith. These two men shaped my teenage years with their music…. A side note: Carman was still my favorite!!
I’m sure you might have questions as to why I sent my men off this morning without me and why I’m thinking about old songs….
First, I will share the GOOD NEWS I got on Friday afternoon. I received a call from the second government agency to schedule the BIG interview for Bryson’s benefits approval. I was shocked I got the call as fast as I did and around the holidays. He wanted to schedule it on Tuesday of this week, but we would still be traveling west. We were able to confirm 10:00 AM Arizona time (12 pm Indiana Time) on Wednesday the 28th for the 2-hour interview. It will be completed online through Google meet. It is good news, but I had not gathered all the information that I would need for this appointment. Brad gifted me a flight out tomorrow afternoon to Phoenix so I could have today to prepare for the interview and not be tired and overwhelmed after traveling for two days. He is the best! I also was able to be home this morning to send Stevan back to Louisville to complete the rest of his time in YWAM, he will be traveling to Columbia the next several months to share the gospel. Another bonus, I have an extra 36 hours to hang out with Kaden.
On Saturday, I spent part of the day with Bryson in his room packing his treasures. He wanted to take everything and I worked with him to leave some of his older memorabilia here that I will put in a nice keepsake chest for him. I stayed stoic and went through the process with him, but…. yesterday and today as I was doing final packing and I walked into his almost empty room, the realization of what is really happening started pushing hard on my emotions and my heart. Today as it is only Kaden and me in the house… I feel the empty… my mind wants to go to the other side of this adventure to when I am back home, and he is out west. I’m not ready to process it yet…. I will…… but now I need to focus on this interview and to get him approved! I look forward to the next chapter but I know it will involve processing, grieving and figuring out what the next part of my life’s journey will look like.
Bryson is happy…. He made several remarks this week that reinforced his desire to live in Arizona and even with his limited cognitive abilities; he understands what is happening and he is grateful that he is getting this opportunity. As a mother, our goal is to raise our children to launch and fly out on their own. My journey with Bryson has been difficult but rewarding and I feel the peace of Jesus with me, and I just want to say to Bryson…. “Go West Young Man and have your Great Adventure”
Love it❤️
Go West young man -Bryson!
So happy for the good news!
God is good!
Love this Lisa! But, I also can completely understand that “punch in the gut” feeling! This is Your Great Adventure as well- ❤️❤️