Tuesday, June 06, 2006
My empty nest
Current mood: worried
They come into this life so small and fragile and you look in to their small faces and they grab your finger and take your heart. You think to yourself, " My little precious gift " I was so excited to have you in my life. Can you tell I am scared because you are so precious and small and I want to do things right.
I talk to you and see that smile as if you know what i am saying. As time passes i watch you grow, and learn and slowly become a little person all your own. Your personality starts to show and at that moment i realize you are an individual with unique character that is, just you alone.
I remember your first illness, you first step and your first words they are etched in my memory for life. I also remember the bumps the bruises and scrapes you got on the playground as you played.
The tears you cried as I held you and comforted you. The hours we spent reading the same books over and over cause they were your favorite. The lullaby's i sang to you when you were to young to sing and also the one we sang together when you learned to sing the lyrics.
If you ever doubted that loved you let me set the record straight I will LOVE FOREVER no matter what. I am you mother our bond can not be broken.
So please understand my mixed emotions right now, as you spread you wings into adulthood. I have spent your whole life getting you ready to fly the nest. I have done the best job I could. Even knowing this, As your mother i worry about you. Its because i love you so much. I want you to make GOOD decisions , those that will keep you safe and on the right path. That you remain the good person I know you are.
In our youth we think we know it all, but be the wise one and listen to the elders for they have walked the path before you. Have respect for those elders that walked before you, continue to listen, become wise in their knowledge.
STAY SAFE most of all. There are people out there that will take advantage of your kind soul. The tears I shed are those of a mother love for her daughter.
I love you my baby girls don't ever forget that.
Love Mom
