From the moment we
push our little ones into the world…
They are pushing to
grow…
Pushing to change…
these incremental
transformations…
from sleeping in our
arms…to sitting alone…crawling…walking…
all these changes
taking them on their own journey toward independence…
they learn to ride bikes…
and before you know it
they are driving way in a car.
And it seems like with a blink of an eye…the
car is packed…
they are college bound...
and this change…this
pulling away…
forever changes the
topography of the family…
a cataclysmic change
…a permanent shift.
We as moms we give our
lives for this moment…
we pour our heart…our
prayers…our time…into their lives...
so one day they will
be ready to fly…
to make that
metamorphosis from a child into an adult.
Even though stand and
cheer them on with joy…
our heart aches as we
feel this forever change.
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the forever change. love this language....
ReplyDeletethank you kendal...have a great weekend~
DeleteIt is forever! Beautiful.
ReplyDeletethanks...blessings~
DeleteRo, this is such a beautiful post--first because of its truths and deep, mother-felt sentiments, but also because you wrote it so well. I know it flowed from your mother's heart, but it is exquisitely crafted, as well. Funny to read this today, because my daughter just turned twenty a couple of days ago, and finally she is driving! (She just had no desire to earlier). But also, I personally find your thoughtful post so timely, because just yesterday I dug out a piece I had written about Sheridan, when she and I raised a monarch butterfly together, from the caterpillar stage. I saw it as a metaphor for her fleeting youth, and realized even then, that God would soon give her wings to fly. I'm hoping to publish this in a magazine, but I'll email you a copy. The timing was just so serendipitous! Thank you again for your lovely, meaningful sharing.
ReplyDeleteLynn...your words are so kind...especially from a gifted writer as yourself...I would love to read what you wrote...I will look forward to getting it. So nice to see you here...have a wonderful weekend~
DeleteYour mother heart flows so freely...what a beautiful 5 minute write, friend!
ReplyDeleteI was joking yesterday that one day I'm crying because I'm so proud of how they're growing up and the next I'm crying because they're growing up. My hubby can't keep up ;) You say it well...our hearts ache. Just like His. I can only imagine how His heart aches for us....
Hugs to you -- enjoy your weekend!
Nikki...that is the very heart of a mother through all the stages...right until they leave... I am watching my daughter start this heart torn journey now...enjoying and grieving each stage of growth. hugs back to you...and have a great weekend~
DeleteSuch a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteChange is often so difficult Ro, but it is also inevitable. This was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteoh the beauty and ache in your words as this change in your family topography...praying for you, friend...for God's comfort to wrap you tight ...hugs to you :)
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