The time of year has come for some of us to enjoy the splendor of our life long efforts. Since Middle school, we have been getting our children ready to become an adult...whatever that is. Well, the time is upon us. Last minute tune-ups, more words of wisdom and encouragement, the culmination of answered prayers and a hope that all the lecturing will pan out to help him/her be the kind of person that is well respected, filled with character and running over with compassion for others, as well as a willingness to make good, sound decisions.
The letters that finally arrived in the mail at the end of March, were the finality that pushes each parent toward smiles and laughter; tears and fears. We have for so long been able to keep tabs on the goings and comings of our little Minnie-Me's and bring them safely back into the dens of comfort created for them 18 or so years ago. As I smile at the thought of what awaits my own as she extends her wings and soars off into the wild blue yonder, I can't help but place my hand on my heart with pride for a job well done. As I ponder the many tomorrow's that lay in wait for her spirit, I pre-pave her journey with the assured goodness of her soul, the brilliance of her light, the rays of her reach and the sheer determination she possesses to make her own mark exceedingly abundant.
This is an exciting time for both Parent and Child matriculating into the next phase of life. Great professional minds spend year after year turning the ignorance of the future leaders of the world into unsullied contributors than could easily go on to usurp the teacher themselves in what they were taught. I already know my daughter is fueled by an unshakeable belief that God blows on her wings to keep her buoyantly routed. She knows the why's, the why not's, the do's and dont's of becoming greater than the place she will be leaving behind. To that I say, "Fly high my and don't look down. You have equipped yourself for this moment in every nugget of your existence. The world is your oyster and I will still be here to help you cultivate your pearl of treasure along your pathway to success.
This is where you take off and I let go. I rest in the knowledge that the agape love I have for you, along with your consistent hard work day daily, allows me to let go; now!
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