Moving On

Its a beautiful Sunday morning and i am completely enjoying the tranquility of the moment. The fish are swimming carefree in the pond, there is a gentle breeze blowing the sweet smell from some unknown flower into my window, the sun is sparkling on the stream, and the birds are filling the air with a beautiful song.

Today is the day that i closed out the journal i have been keeping for you, my precious daughter! There isnt any sadness in this moment as i had once imagined there would be. There is a feeling of anticipation and excitement. Closing your journal seems to be a step to a new future with you - one filled with new adventures and new journeys. It is a small step in releasing you to worlds yet unknown and a chance for me to see just how well i have done in raising the precious child God blessed me with 18 years ago. I am excited!

I hope that as you ponder through the pages of thoughts that i have kept since 1991 you will discover things you didnt know, remember things you forgot, and cherish the years as much as i do. The past is full of treasures that we hold. Hold them as a means to help you grow, not as a way to dwell on things you cant change. What is done is done, what is ahead is still undetermined, but what is here today is right in the palm of your hand. Grab onto each moment and live it well, live it right, live it with love in your heart and joy in your feet. Let God be the one who leads you, and remember that my love and support is right by your side always.

God bless and lead you (and me) as we venture down new roads and discover many new lands. Im right here with you PeeDee, and we are gonna have some fun!
Love, Mom
XOXOXO