This has been a long time coming. My boy, Sparky, is headed to a wonderful university. He made this happen all on his own. He has asked for nothing from us to help in this. It has been many years in the making, with some slips and falls but always, always picking himself back up and getting back on the right path.
You know how when your babies are one year old and just taking their first steps and you are hovering around trying to let go of their hands and let them go on their own and it's exciting and it's scary all at the same time? It never quits being that way.
You know how you wanted to wrap the world in soft wool and cotton so as to protect them from the bumps, bruises and scrapes as they were learning to make their way in the world? And it's exciting and scary to watch all at the same time? It never quits being that way.
And here he is at 25 years old and finally knowing his path and quietly and forcefully making his way along it. There is no more trying to run ahead and make sure things are safe for him. That ended for me a while ago. My role has changed to one on the sidelines and not an actual participant.
My wish all along has been that he could see himself as I see him. Intelligent, capable, compassionate, witty, sharp, funny and thoughtful.
He is coming into his own. And it's a pleasure to watch.
Oh LisaPie, I want to cry. No truer words have ever been written. I believe if you and I were neighbors, we would have long talks on the front porch.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sparky for a great decision. Rock on Sparky's greatest cheer leader.
Duffylou, there are some fabulous homes in my neighborhood for sale. Just sayin'. . . .
ReplyDeleteI can always use a front-porch-sitting kindred spirit neighbor!
That is terrific! You give me hope. I worry so much about my oldest not seeing his potential (and living in my basement forever). :)
ReplyDeleteSandra, I wish you and your oldest all the best of luck. Thanks for being here!
ReplyDeleteWe're so proud of Sparky! He's such a great, strong person..... he must have had some good parenting along the way ;)
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