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Are you a parent to adult children? If so, isn't it a unique transition? I'm learning that in life, sometimes the only thing we can control is how we react to moments. It's rewarding and overwhelming all at the same time. I'm learning to accept and respect their decisions that may be different than our own. I'm learning to replace my own worries and concerns with faith and trust in how we raised our children.
Curious what parenting life lessons you may be learning along the way?
As a nurturer, I'm admittedly learning how to not let my own emotions and energies overwhelm me during this transition. I'm learning to take care of myself first and not my children. A weird, yet inspiring time in my life that I notices actually helps them that I do this! I take comfort in knowing that I have and am doing the best I can. I'm reminded to be gentle with myself and not loose my own balance in life, when theirs falls out of balance. I'm grateful, happy and proud of the life I created that includes: health, family, marriage to my very best friend, teaching, walking, and this wonderful hobby of ours.
With smiles,
Val:)
Hi Val!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good read!
Take care,
Joanne
excelent post-
ReplyDeleteVal, life is constantly changing isn't it? I don't have children but my 23 yr old niece feels like my child and I am finding I must stop parenting her now that she's on her own. The dynamic is changing for the better, although sometimes I bite my tongue.
ReplyDeleteLeeAnna
It is always changing and sometimes I stop and reflect, making sure I'm evolving right along with the changes...
DeleteOh Val {hugs}. Ironically having to step away and let my DD sort things out was what brought me back to quilting in Sept. 2012 to end my 3 year hiatus. I knew I needed to busy myself with some fabric therapy ASAP.
ReplyDeleteIt was the best thing for both of us. She grew up/put herself back on track and I kept my sanity. Our relationship is better than ever. But it was very hard even though we (DH & I) knew it was what we had to do . I totally get your post!
Deb...thanks so much! Always comforting to know I'm in good company!
DeleteThere's not always balance in my life but for the first time in my life I can say when my life is unbalanced it is my choice and I can change it! Having adult children is a challenge and I have concerns daily lately about the choices one of my children makes, however I know he will grow beyond his current stagnant state and even despite it I am proud of all three of my boys😸
ReplyDeleteI am finding that the transition almost demands introspection. This summer is a real training ground for me!
ReplyDeleteI love your comments on having those adult children or those transitioning into adulthood and the growing pains and twists and turns we have as we transition with them. It's that mom thing that we want to help or tell them what to do or what is best and that is the hardest part. Being quiet and letting them decide for themselves. I am right there with ya! Well said.
ReplyDeleteWe never stop parenting...it just looks different at every stage.
ReplyDeleteYour post really resonated with want has been on my mind. We have a high school sophomore who'll be out on her own soon enough. We were discussing at lunch yesterday how we'll have to step back and let her keep growing in her own direction.
ReplyDeleteHear, hear! Yes, health and happiness all rolled into quilting. I'm sure it keeps me sane....(I hear laughter in the other room at this statement.) Even with some frustrations, quilting makes me happy and feeling worth while.
ReplyDeleteHugs