thoughts on the exquisite joy & pain of being a mother...

I can't remember exactly where I heard this quote from

but it went something like this...

having a child 

is like taking your heart

out of your chest

putting arms and legs on it

and watching it walk around on its own.

 

no one tells us, as mothers,

how very much pure, true love and joy

we will have for our children.

nor do they tell us,

how very agonizing it is, when that same child 

makes a wrong decision or is hurt in some way.

these are lessons we learn along the way,

as our children make their own way

through the path of their life.

My oldest sweetpea is 20 years old 

and has just made the most courageous decision

to enlist in the US Army.

This is truly an amazing opportunity for him

and his wide open future.

While I am thrilled and excited for him

as his mother I am also,

just plain scared for him,

and the knowledge of what may befall him. 

I have newfound respect and understanding

for every single

mother, father, grandparent, sibling

and loved one

of any member of the armed services.

Thank you for your sacrifice and support.

There goes my heart...walking around outside my body, on his own. 

You got to leave me now, you got to go alone 
You got to chase a dream, one that's all your own 
Before it slips away 
When you're flyin' high, take my heart along 
I'll be the harmony to every lonely song 
That you learn to play 

When you're soarin' through the air 
I'll be your solid ground 
Take every chance you dare 
I'll still be there 
When you come back down 
When you come back down

"When you come back down"  lyrics by Nickel Creek

xoxo,

cs

 

Comments

[jill]

Best of luck and prayers to "your heart (with very long legs)"! xo

[tabitha]

this is a beautiful post...i am your newest follower...i have four littles and as they grow i find myself amazed at all the small moments of bliss
hugs