Thanks for inviting me along!

Dear One,

As you continue on the journey of making big decisions about the rest of your life, thanks for inviting me to be "with you" in the midst of them. 

This afternoon we got to have tea and talk. I got to listen to how life is going for you in all the spaces that you live. I LOVE doing that with you. I love hearing how it's going. I love that you are willing to share the hard places and the sweet places and the funny spaces. 

Thank you. 

It's a gift to share your life with you. 

Do you know how amazing you are? 

You are stressed as you are in this transition place. You have so many responsibilities and pressures, but you are still shining. Your light and life are so apparent. 

I know it's tough. This is a season. You are doing so much better than you think you are! Even though things are hard, you are still pressing forward, looking your dreams in the face! 

I couldn't be more proud of you! 

My prayer for you is to take yourself less seriously and give yourself a break. May you always know that you are being watched and protected by our God of love and mercy. May you know that this season will end, and another will start and overlap this one.

They are all part of the tapestry of your life. Don't lose hope. You are going to make it and you will come to the other side a better person. 

May God bless you and keep you. May His face shine on you and give you peace. 

With much love and affirmation,

Mom

You told me you prayed for me.

Dear One, 

This week I was facing something I was sure would be failure. I was certain it was going to set in motion another series of  "doings" so that I could complete the task at a later date. I was certain of complication.  

In my current journey to be honest with myself and others, I told you about it. I told you what a big deal it was. I even communicated a bit of my own concern for the outcome. 

You said: "I am praying for you." 

You even sent me a text the next day to reaffirm your love and concern. 

I cannot tell you how much it meant to me. To know that you, this beautiful daughter that I get to love, had taken time to think of me and communicate with me. It gave me courage and hope and connection. 

Thank you for this gift. 

As I walked through what I was facing, I thought of you. I thought of how you love me and care about me. 

I prayed to walk through with success, but I even prayed that your prayers would be answered so your faith would grow. 

That is my hope for you, that you keep praying and you keep seeking answers. 

You are a delight to my life. It is a privilege to love you. 

You are unique and beautiful. Your heart and mind are open and fiery and fierce. Do not lose hope in who you are. You have so much to offer. 

Love you forever,

Mom