Raising girls......
and boys......
looking back.....
& moving forward..teens young, full of energy and ideas. Ready to conquer the world. Thinking that the adults know nothing about growing up, ironically, just like we thought when we were teens.Children on the brink of adulthood, yet in so many ways still naiive, still so young and inexperienced. I love their energy and independence. I love watching them learn to drive, signing up for electives in school that reflect their interests & personalities. The way they photograph every moment, feast on marshmellow fluff, go on youth group trips, and live life to the fullest.Sure it is a struggle some days, staying up until they get home safely, praying they make good decisions, planning for their futures....but I will take it anyday over diapers, temper tantrums and getting up in the middle of the night....i try to embrace and celebrate every stage with my children. sometimes i fail misserably, other days i live in the moment and enjoy it trememdously. each day i try to remind myself to wipe the slate clean, start new, remember that growing up
moving forward
and
letting....
go....
is part ot the journey
1 comment:
Joanne, you are so young to be so WISE...I think God for you, and how you have come know Father God as your personal Savior and friend. God is so good and loves us so much.Just like when my Daddy died, God became my new Father and when Daryle passed God became my Husband. He fills every void in our lives..
Love, Memaw
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