It’s funny how things change when you get older. Just tonight I posted about my cholesterol. Years ago, I laughed at such a thought and now, I feel like I need a banner to show off my accomplishment!!!
I was talking today to a friend whose daughter was pushing the limits and trying to spread her wings. I know my days are coming with my own kids; so I eat up these stories in the hopes that I will be prepared. Yet, I know I will be blindsided with my childrens judgment at some point while they grow!
As I listened to my friend, I couldn’t help but reflect back on my own life and the choices I made at the same age. It’s crazy how life repeats itself. It is truly the circle and cycle of life!
It made me appreciate where I am with my own kids. I reminded me to embrace who they are today! The fact that I can tickle, and giggle with my kids – that they still want me around!
I know my own children will face their own plights, their own struggles….some of which I can’t save them.
But when I look back on my life, I can honestly say I have grown from everything that has happened to me. I wouldn’t be where I am without my life’s experiences.
And while my friend might be beside herself for what her daughter went through; she is safe and at home with her parents.
My prayer for my children is simply this; As you grow through life, I pray that your life experiences help you see what works and what doesn’t. I pray that you survive every stupid decision you make along the way, because you can’t fathom two minutes into your future, or the consequences you may face.
May you come to respect your parents decisions; realizing they weren’t perfect, but they were human. Doing the best they possibly could with the knowledge they had as they raised you.
We’ve all done it. So to think our children won’t do the same is naive.
We can’t save our children from all their mistakes. We can only pray they survive and grow from every choice they make.
Happy Monday
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