Sometimes, it's hard to grow up.
One of those arduous tasks can be to navigate adulthood with your parents. You're not quite on the same playing field, but you're definitely not a child anymore. And you are secretly scared that those things you did today represent the exact things you told your junior high self that you would never do as an adult...
But one of the greatest honors of adulthood is to reflect on the magnitude of the love of your parents.
To say that they loved me first. To be their kid. To play that role.
It was my mom's birthday yesterday. I spent a lot of time thinking about the blessing of her. To this world. To her family. To me.
She instinctively, intelligently and carefully brought us to adventure, wonder and individual discovery. What a gift this love is to a child.
Happy Birthday to the wonderful woman that held me first.
And made me feel so secure.
And taught me that I am LOVED.
I am so thankful I get to be your daughter.
Love,
April Elizabeth
I don't fit well in a box, but if you are just catching up with me, I am a 30-something, a first-time home-owner, a camp director, a child development enthusiast, a mentor in the inner-city and a traveler. I sometimes pack stilettos in my backpacking pack, pair antiques with Ikea furniture and lie awake at night pondering how I can live my story in a way that brings more honor to my Creator...
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4 comments:
Your Mom is so beautiful. Happy Birthday to sweet Georiga!
This is beautiful. And so is your mama. She's blessed to have a daughter as special as you are!
I'm sure your mama was honored by your words...so true! She really is beautiful and you look a lot like her. :) Love!
April,
This is so great and touching. I have been reflecting on my own gift from my mother lately too - how they impact our lives in such a huge way, with their love and character that gets all intertwine with ours. Rarely do we see all the sacrifices, and similarities that are blessed from that human connection.
Tell your mom, Happy Birthday.
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