It’s hard to let go of our children, even when we think we’re ok with it.
I thought I was so brave and at peace leaving Richard at college yesterday. Not a tear! Yet I found it hit me today. I wasn’t as balanced or as “together” as usual. While at yoga we did a heart opening exercise and I cried uncontrollably. I guess I needed to actually face letting go. It was THEN that I found peace, inside and out.
I know he is exactly where he needs to be and is very responsible and capable of making good decisions. I also know, from my first son, that they transform & return as beautiful, colorful and individual butterflies!!
Nameste!
It couldn’t be simpler than this! I love Kyle’s style!
Enjoy!
There are two lasting bequests we can give our children: one is roots, the other is wings.
~ Hodding Carter
This is one of my favorite quotes. It makes perfect sense and no sense at all. Sort of like our relationship with out kids at different times of our life.
What stands out for me is that we succeed as parents when we can allow them to feel secure to confidently make choices based on who they are and the values that are important. That security allows them the freedom to fearlessly explore the unknown knowing that they can always come home.… Continue reading
What a fabulous day we had yesterday. It was Rutger’s day, which all us “old timers” know is really Ag Field Day! We were able to spend the entire day with my son, Pete and his girlfriend, Melissa. It made me feel so happy that they actually WANTED to spend their Saturday off with us. They could have chosen to do anything else with their friends from 10:30am to 8:30pm on a sunny Saturday and THEY CHOSE US!!! How great is that?! It wasn’t always that way and I’m very grateful that it is now!
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start,Anyone can start from now and make a brand new future!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
We grow, either individually or together, not by hating what’s wrong, but by loving what’s right.
Very often through the frustrations of life we focus on those negative things that push our buttons. We forget the things that gave us joy about those we love most, particularly about our significant other.
When we fall in love we seem to admire the attributes in our prospective partner that we don’t see in ourselves. The old saying is “opposites attract”. Often over time those things that once captivated us about the “love of our life” become the traits we grow to despise! What causes us to scorn the things we once admired and the person we once loved? Perhaps it’s because we struggle to be what… Continue reading
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