A friend of mine posted this on her FB status tonight and if I ever felt it, tonight was the time. I knew going into this new life we all share would not be the easiest of tasks for me or for her. It seems I was right, but we are both determined to do what is necessary to make it work. We are both head-strong, determined and always right...lol!! See the problem? As her mother, I insist on being the voice of reason and right...as an adult woman, she is that same voice. We can't both have the role, right?? We can and we will, just not at the same time. It is hard to step back after watching a nightmare take away her dreams. It is hard not to want to protect her when I see a scary decision looming. It is hard to turn my back and bite my tongue and I don't do it very often, but I should. I truly only want her dreams to come true and would do anything in this world to make them happen. It is at times frustrating for us all, but for me it is worth every minute because she is the daughter that I always dreamed of. She has grown into a marvelous woman who bounces back with more determination after every set back life has thrown her. I am so proud of her. She is also loving, patient, caring and understanding of her old mom who is used to always being the only mother. We will have difficult times to come, but my hope is that we will weather these times with respect and love and sometimes with forgiveness.
I learned a good lesson in humility tonight and my daughter handled me with kid gloves that did more to make her point than any snippy remark or angry accusation could ever have made!! Thank you, sweetie, for being understanding and I am sorry. This is your home and as an adult, you have every right to enjoy yourself here.
I love you and Bennett more than you will ever know!!!
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