Woof. This was a tough one. You write powerfully. I read the article you linked to too. Your piece is better. Thanks for these peaks into your world. Thanks for the ear worm too. I was hooked on cocaine Jesus for a while. I hadn't heard free falling before.
I am not a parent and can't say I know the feeling but you describe it so well. I've heard mothers say that once you have a child, a part of you is living outside of you and the unconditional love is coupled with unconditional concern. A few years ago I remember my Mom telling me that she literally sleeps better at night when her kids are under the same roof which, as a "good kid", surprised me.
Recognizing that your worry won't change a thing is tough but so valuable. Your kids may not say it but I'm sure they appreciate the gift of being allowed to roam free in this world and come into their own!
Great post, my favorite so far, and now I am worried.... When I am concerned, worried or generally uneasy about my kids (same ages) I take a few minutes to meditate where I figure out what are facts and what is a scenario I am making up in my head then try and focus on the facts or at least hope they can use their phone to find the cafeteria.
Woof. This was a tough one. You write powerfully. I read the article you linked to too. Your piece is better. Thanks for these peaks into your world. Thanks for the ear worm too. I was hooked on cocaine Jesus for a while. I hadn't heard free falling before.
I am not a parent and can't say I know the feeling but you describe it so well. I've heard mothers say that once you have a child, a part of you is living outside of you and the unconditional love is coupled with unconditional concern. A few years ago I remember my Mom telling me that she literally sleeps better at night when her kids are under the same roof which, as a "good kid", surprised me.
Recognizing that your worry won't change a thing is tough but so valuable. Your kids may not say it but I'm sure they appreciate the gift of being allowed to roam free in this world and come into their own!
Thanks Nicole! Always love your insight.
Great post, my favorite so far, and now I am worried.... When I am concerned, worried or generally uneasy about my kids (same ages) I take a few minutes to meditate where I figure out what are facts and what is a scenario I am making up in my head then try and focus on the facts or at least hope they can use their phone to find the cafeteria.
Yes! Good point! Play it all through and focus on the facts.