My life revolves around my children and family. While that is as it should be, I know this time of intense togetherness is coming to an end. And while we will always be a family and hopefully quite close, these moments of childhood will live in our memories, not our daily rounds. Each of my children will venture out on their own to chase their own dreams and adventures. They will meet new people and find partners to accompany them on their own life journeys.
I too will venture out to explore new horizons, new accomplishments. I don't spend much time thinking about or planning this next phase of life. I want to stay present for every last moment of this phase, this wonder-filled adventure of mothering three fabulous children, three wonderful young adults.
New adventures await us all. New people and places. New interests and passions. We will explore and grow stronger and then we will return. Return to our home. Return to our center. Return to each other to share and celebrate our family bond. We are bonded to each other, now and always. While miles may come between us, our hearts will always be united in love. What more can a mother ask for?
what more indeed? this is the richest gift there is.
i am right there, too.
Posted by: Angella Lister | January 17, 2011 at 02:47 PM
yes Kathleen...staying present to each blessed moment...what could be better than that?
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | January 19, 2011 at 07:59 AM
Ah, my sweet friend, how bittersweet it is to be a momma. Our job is defined by loving our children intensely and then setting them free to be independent individuals who are not supposed to "need" us as much anymore. In some ways, it is so painful but in other ways, it is humbling. We give them as much as we can to be carried for the rest of their lives.(and ours)
As always, I am here as a sister on this journey.
Love you,
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | January 22, 2011 at 06:51 PM
This is my first "visit" to your wonderful blog, luv your style.
Barb in Texas
Posted by: Barb | January 25, 2011 at 10:21 PM