ARE YOU THE KIND OF PERSON WHO LOOKS FOR NEW ROADS TO TRAVEL ?
OR DO YOU PREFER STAYING CLOSE TO HOME?
This question entered my mind recently . . .
As I was out furniture shopping the sales man asked what room I was buying for. I proceeded to let him know my son had taken all his belongings (including his furniture) this year when he left for college. His response was, “Oh how sad, you should try what I just did. I bribed my daughter with a new car so she would stay home for college.” Needless to say, this led to two things.
First . . . I left empty handed
Second . . . Me thinking about what kind of mother I have been . . .
with only two children
both having moved away
THEN I REALIZED . . .
THIS IS WHAT KIND OF PARENT I HAVE BEEN . . .
ONE WHO TAUGHT MY CHILDREN TO MAKE GOALS
AND THEN DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE THEM, AND THEN MAKE NEW ONES.
ONE WHO TAUGHT MY CHILDREN TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES. IF THEY’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY (on the road in life) JUST TURN AROUND TRY AGAIN.
ONE WHO TAUGHT MY CHILDREN THAT WHEREVER THEY GO, MAKE NEW FRIENDS
ONE WHO TAUGHT MY CHILDREN TO EXPLORE, BE ADVENTUROUS, TEST NEW WATERS AND SOMETIMES DIVE RIGHT IN.
ONE WHO TAUGHT MY CHILDREN TO NEVER STOP LEARNING.
ON WHO TAUGHT MY CHILDREN TO FIND THEIR PASSION . . .
AND IF THAT TAKES THEM ON A ROAD FAR FROM HOME,
WELL, ENJOY THAT ROAD AND ALL THAT’S INBETWEEN.
BECAUSE WHEN THE HEARTSRINGS PULL A LITTLE TOO TIGHT, THEY WILL ALWAYS KNOW THE ROAD THAT LEADS BACK HOME.
Pictures were taken on my “road trips” to Portland Oregon, where my son is attending college and Omaha, Nebraska where my daughter and son-in-law are finishing dental school.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Oh you are a brilliant Mom Trina! I’ve seen it in previous posts, and I see it here now. xoxo
trinagrandinetti says
Oh, thank you sweet Sue. Although I’m far from brilliant, I just loved them to no end.
tamerabeardsley says
My dear dear Trina… this is absolutely my favorite post of yours … and why I love you so! It takes a mother’s unbelievable love… to raise children to seek their own road and passions in life…all the while knowing … you are enabling those you love more than life itself…to find their own road…
xoxo
Tamera
PS… my bet…with such love…they find their way back :))
trinagrandinetti says
Oh, Tamera, you are one who can relate to every word of this post. I feel fortunate to have found you as a friend.
Suzanne says
I loved this.
bisous
Suzanne
trinagrandinetti says
Thank you, Suzanne. How is the recovery going this week?
Annette says
Lovely and honest post, Trina! I couldn’t agree more.
My son is at university here in Germany, my daughter will start university in London next month, following her dream and I have encouraged her. I know they both will be home regularly and we are very close. It is all about letting them go and they will happily return.
Annette | Lady of Style
trinagrandinetti says
Another soul and friend who can relate, isn’t it wonderful to have one another on this blogging sphere. Best of luck to you and your children this coming year.
elb743 says
Trina,
This was a moving and eloquent illumination on parenting. Needless to say, you have done it right! Looking forward to sharing this journey. XX, Elle
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nofearoffashion says
You are so right. It is a parent’s duty to make independant, responsible adults of their children. Not to bribe them to stay and keep you company. The mere thought.
As you have shown us before, you have a lovely family and have done well in sharing so much love.
Greetje