Being a mother of 3 involves a lot of ‘I-don’t-know-either, but-lets-do-this’ moments. I’ve gathered some wisdom over time, but yet I don’t know it all. Who does? What I do know is that just by standing together we can figure it out as we go. Have you ever thought about the word GROWING UP? Growing, but upwards. How many of us grow old but we never grow, upwards? That is the thing with children…we need to guide them in growing upwards!
We would rather cover and hide them under our wings, like a mother hen, but that would not be wise. We have to walk beside them and help them endure life’s struggles. Sometimes we see it coming and other days we are caught off guard, but what matters is that you we are present.
Growth comes in different forms. While the seed is still below the ground surface you cannot see progress, but it’s happening. Only once it breaks the ground and sprouts we can ‘see’ growth. Disappointment and setbacks establish strong roots. It forms and shapes us. And only strong roots can be trusted with strong winds. Roots anchor us so that when we bloom, we can be trusted with the winds of fame and success. Stand by your child and help them grow through disappointment. And when they stand proud with achievement and medals, remind them where they come from, honoring growth. Staying humble because before you were blooming, you were rooting
Resist being frustrated and in a hurry to see flowers and proof of growth, but stay consistent with the basics and you will see colourful flowers very soon.
May you have patience with the growing pains of growing up before growing old.
Granadilla love,
Mags