Oh my goodness - hits home so hard right now. I am fully in the teenage years and I can see the end of the ride, and it terrifies me, though I can say with a resounding YES - it is totally worth it! Thanks for sharing Sandy!
Oh Sandy. What a beautiful tribute to a Momma-life well loved and cherished.
When asked anything from our adults kiddos the answer is always yes, because you want to be on the ride with them. Be anywhere they are. These are beautiful pictures of the joy shared.
Thank you for inviting us into this precious chapter for you 🤗.
Oh, how I loved this and the poignant analogy! As a mom currently in the baby/toddler/preschool phase, it’s refreshing and inspiring to hear I don’t have to enjoy every phase, but rather, can pay attention—noticing God’s faithful presence in the midst of every tantrum and adorably mispronounced word. Thanks for sharing a big, beautiful piece of your heart. And congratulations on such a milestone!
I’m not crying, YOU’RE CRYING! (and no, I have not heard that song…and I don’t think I can listen to it until I walk away from this post that I cried all the way through. LOL)
I just read this... again! And it brought me to tears... again! ♥️😭
awww. Yeah. I know you get it.
Oh my goodness - hits home so hard right now. I am fully in the teenage years and I can see the end of the ride, and it terrifies me, though I can say with a resounding YES - it is totally worth it! Thanks for sharing Sandy!
Hang on, mom! 💕
Every.single.thing.about.this.post. Just every single thing.♥️♥️♥️
Thank you, friend. I know you can relate.
Oh Sandy. What a beautiful tribute to a Momma-life well loved and cherished.
When asked anything from our adults kiddos the answer is always yes, because you want to be on the ride with them. Be anywhere they are. These are beautiful pictures of the joy shared.
Thank you for inviting us into this precious chapter for you 🤗.
As a notorious “no” mom, saying yes has been one of the most rewarding and transformative parenting practices.
Oh, how I loved this and the poignant analogy! As a mom currently in the baby/toddler/preschool phase, it’s refreshing and inspiring to hear I don’t have to enjoy every phase, but rather, can pay attention—noticing God’s faithful presence in the midst of every tantrum and adorably mispronounced word. Thanks for sharing a big, beautiful piece of your heart. And congratulations on such a milestone!
Yes, Bekah, precisely.
🥹 Thanks for sharing your journey (and wisdom). My kids are graduating from college next month. Life is flying by!
Big transition time!! My middle child is also graduating from college next month. I didn’t even mention him! 🫠
Gracious! That’s a lot of change for one mama.
Yes, it is. (Related: on my to-do this week is “find a therapist”)
Haha! I hope you find a great one!
Yes to all of this!!! I love reading your words.
And also, now I'm crying😭😭😭.
Have you heard this song?? https://open.spotify.com/track/2lNTHWu2I5Tcz9ukWsV5Jj
I’m not crying, YOU’RE CRYING! (and no, I have not heard that song…and I don’t think I can listen to it until I walk away from this post that I cried all the way through. LOL)
😂 Well, now you have me laughing!! And when you're ready, I've got a whole playlist that will make you cry your eyes out!
We can listen to it together after I drop Elliana off at college in August.
Jody, you are the best cheerleader. Thanks for your love and encouragement in everything I write.