I have known for a long time that a big part of my reason for being is to be as present as possible for my family. I remember clearly my first awareness of the significance of my family. After Paul left I remember standing looking out the front door, feeling totally overwhelmed by his leaving and the responsibility it left me with. As I stood looking out the window wondering what I would do, I realized that I could open the door and walk away. Someone would care for my kids, but it came to me immediately that my choice was to be there in every way possible. It was so much easier to do whatever needed doing, seeing clearly that it was my choice, and in spite of the fact that I often didn't have a clue what I was doing.
The clarity of that choice has never wavered for me, possibly because my own family of origin has and continues to be my most constant and consistent friends.
Today I received this gift, a tribute to the gift they already are. Isn't it beautiful? It made me cry to be so blessed...
It was also a beautiful, cold day and I walked for quite a while without feeling any serious strain on my knee.
A great relaxing day and a wonderful family! elly
"The family is one of nature's masterpieces." George Santayana
It is absolutely a beautiful gift. What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteWe often have no clue what we are doing when it comes to parenting, we often don't know whether the day to day decisions we make about them are right or wrong! One thing I do know, is at least 'we tried'.
In your case Elly, you did an awesome job and as a grandparent an even more awesomer job.
love Joyful OLd Roo