Dear Me of the Past,
I felt I should write you to let you know you were right. When you planned to have the kids so close together so that they could be friends, you knew it would be hard. Hard to wrangle four small children under the age of five. Hard to do all the school and sports stuff at the same time. Hard to get thru teenage years with all the hurricanes of emotions. And hard some day when they would grow up.
But, past self, you were also right that it would be worth it. Seeing them care about each other was worth it. Watching them grow together was worth it. Watching them stand up for each other was worth it. Hearing them laugh, and joke, and enjoy time with each other was worth it. And seeing them now miss each other, even when they aren’t so good at communicating it, is worth it.
It’s crazy to me that one year ago, all four of my kiddos were here in this house. Right now, at this moment, there is one. Three are in another state. This will change. They won’t stay gone. ❤
Tonight I am thankful that anything that was or will be hard is worth the greater times of loving my kiddos and praying that they will always hold these bonds precious thru their lives. ❤ I’ve known for over twenty years, that this was one of the greatest gifts I’ve tried to give them, each other.
Momma's Silver Lining 