as much as i hate to admit that, but my momma was right about a lot of things. right now she is right about how hard it is to let your children transition from childhood to adulthood.
colleen had a terrible, rotten, no good horrible day on tuesday and there was nothing i could do about it.
let me rephrase that - i could have done the wrong thing and jumped in and made it all better for the moment but then she wouldn't have learned anything.
i have to admit. i'm having a hard time with this. this letting go and letting her make her own decisions. but i have to let her succeed and fail and the only way to do that is to let her go.
big sigh
You are a wise, wise woman, my friend, and such a good mom. I'm sorry it's hard for you now, but she is making and will make you proud. Love you!
ReplyDeleteThat must be pretty hard. I wish you luck.
ReplyDeletei really enjoy reading your blog... thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteI hate admitting it myself! But mother's are usually right! www.beaufash4life.com
ReplyDeleteYes they are when they seek after the Lord first.
ReplyDeleteI just saw my mother off to the Lord a month ago. She loved West Texas and after a fantastic life raising 5+ chidren she earned her Masters in serving her Master and getting right with Him. She had much to say about the matter of letting go and leaving children in the hands of God. I share two for your moments...:God loves them more.The choice is to raise'em in our own strength or proove our faith and step aside that God may complete His work in them.
May you be edified and continually draw near to Him...
I happened upon your blog, by Next Blog-ing, and I just want to say I like your approach and style. Good work.
ReplyDeleteI also just entered college. I am an active member of our church.. and I've always felt like my mom's so overprotective. I do not know how to tell her but I think... Mothers should also give freedom for their children to grow, mature and discover things by themselves... God bless you :D
ReplyDeleteI clicked on next blog and saw this one. I have two grownups, a boy and a girl, both working and single. Both live away from home in the city. I gave them enough space according to their age and guided them when necessary.I never nagged about unimportant things right when they were little.Every Teacher had good remarks about them and colleagues and bosses all like them. They like to invite everyone home to the country (my place)that is how I met their teachers, bosses and colleagues who became good friends with me and my husband.
ReplyDeleteSometimes my children phone me to tell me about a tough situation or a bad day and ask my opinion. I do the same, I ask their input about something that bothers me. I think if parents,and children build that respectful and trusting situation between them, then there is no problem in rescuing them in a very tough situation.
You will know exactly when to do it or not to do it.
Good luck and best wishes.