I have a 14 yr old son who lives at home, a step son who is 18 yrs old and a step daughter who just turned 15 and lives with her mom. My son plays football for the school and basketball for the church. I love my kids and would not take anything for them or the experiences me and my husband have had. You grow from pain. My son is a good kid and stays active with the youth at church. I know kids make mistakes and that's part of life's journey. I know God is in control of his life. It seems like when I am at my lowest, my son is always there to help encourage me so I can be strong for him. God has a purpose for each of our lives. These next four to five years of my sons life is going to be the most important days of his future. Time is going to fly so fast but I am going to enjoy every moment I can with him regardless which sport he may be in at the time or when he starts to drive (PLEASE PRAY FOR ME). He knows that I'm always here for him no matter what right or wrong choices he makes in his journey of this life. He is in 8th grade now and I'm taking everything in. A lot of moms can't wait for their kids to move out or it might be more of the dads wanting that. In my case that is true. I'm going to miss my son when it is time for him to move on into adulthood. I don't like thinking about it but I know it's coming and it's coming a lot faster than I want it too. I was a single mom for the first four years of his life and even after I got married and my husband adopted him I have always felt like it has been me and my son on the same page and my husband on a different one. My son is a mamas boy, of course, but I have honestly with all my heart felt as though I done a good job raising my son. When you start to see things that you have taught him take action it's a blessing. I thank God for my kids and for my husband. They will break your heart more than once but that's okay it just makes me a stronger person and a mother. Thanks for letting me share my thoughts. I am very BLESSED for my family and friends online and offline. One question I do have for the mothers that have children that are adults now is, how do you deal with the seperation once your kids or child has left the nest?? I really need some advice on this because time flies by so fast before you know it's right around the corner.
Not sure if there is any good advice for any of us moms out there. My boys are 18 & 26, it is empty at first & then I realize its a good empty for we have accomplished something that IS SO BIG for all the world to see & we did what we were suppose to do with & for them so they will take that with them in life & thrive. I now have a bouncy 11 month old grandson & we begin AGAIN, I'm a lil slower now & wiser, am sure my grandson doesnt notice though :)
Thanks for sharing.
April