From a Mother's Heart

Today has been very emotional.  While I have accomplished a lot, my mind has been on my oldest daughter.  I often think of her when I see fashion forward young ladies walking down the street.  I say to myself “Quortney would love that…” I think of her when I see a mother and daughter hand-in-hand shopping or when I’m in the kitchen trying to figure out what concoction I can throw together to avoid going to the grocery store.  I really think of her when I hear a small child holding a conversation that is beyond their years. 

I have cried a couple time today alone wondering if she truly knows the hopes and dreams I have for her.  Today, at least 10 times I have thought about how precious and valuable she is.  I wonder if she understands her worth as I do.  We often desire to see our daughters become Presidents wives or CEO’s in their own right.  We want them to discover the cure for cancer or invent a newfangled contraption that will change the World, as we know it.  Though those things would be nice, when I dig deep, all I want is for her to be truly happy in whatever path she chooses in life. 

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I realize that in 20 years, I have re-invented myself at least 6 times.  Whether it was a career change, husband change, cross-country or new country move, opening a business or going back to school, I found inner peace and pure joy.  I might not have always been happy in the moment, as they were tests I did not want to take.  In the end, I was satisfied with each choice I MADE.  I want her to know that I was satisfied because I was being true to myself.  “I am who I am” (We are who we are) is deeper than just a tattoo on the hip or Popeye’s cartoon…LOL!  It is a truth that we must live by. 

Being so far away from her is difficult because right now I just want to hug her and let her know that…

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“No one can live your life for you.  You have to do it yourself.  With each decision you make, ensure you can live with the consequences be they good or bad.  Happiness is different from joy.  Happiness fluctuates with circumstance but joy is a constant based on your knowledge. 

You should know you are a beautiful, intelligent, talented (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-xkF0KiA3I) young woman who can accomplish anything you set your mind to.  You should know that you are strong, spirited and courageous.  You should know the world is yours for the conquering- go for it. 

You should know that no matter what anyone tells you we are your family and you will always have help.  

You should know that you do not have to have it all figured out right now, just keep moving….  Most importantly, you should know I Love you with everything I am and all I desire for you to be.

Take your time, think it through, things will fall into place and you will be at peace, find pure joy, and live life satisfied.”

Love always

Mom