This life a road –the way preparedsigns to guide me,and still, I get lost. Construction, distraction,disobedience – throw me off –tendency to choose tougher routes,broken down and been sidelined And yet, the road still beckons,invites progression, thrills.A rolling stone gathers no moss,my father liked to say, and so… I push ahead, keep motoring,trust the obstacles […]
(Written during my bedbound years with ME/CFS)
May is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis awareness month. Also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, this disease is characterized by exhaustion after exertion. The exertion can be physical -taking a shower; emotional – worrying or obsessing; or mental- filling out forms. The best source of information about ME/cfs, as we call it, is the Bateman Horne Center. They […]
One Woman's Quest II 
So true! I talk to my granddaughter that way too, about how brilliant she is even though she doesn’t realize it yet. And how brilliant each stage of her life is, this child (or tween) she is now, and to live it fully. She does and does not believe me. But the thought is planted and its hers to water if she desires. Regardless, she’d still brilliant!
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What a good way to think of it.
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Sounds like that’s what really matters to them after all. If they realize it, they’re ahead of the game already.
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I feel if they know we believe in them, they will believe in themselves.
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The gift of belief – your granddaughters are lucky! Beautiful message!
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Thanks Wynne
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I think grandparents play a very important role for teenagers. I am sure your confidence in them helps. (K)
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I hope so. Thanks K
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I was fortunate to have parents who believed in me despite my teenaged bad decisions.
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I have grand-daughters too; I wish them strength and faith; I wrote a poem about this once; will see if I can find it 🙂
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Teenage years are the hardest, and sometimes their ears are shut to our words. They unconsciously know and in time, they will hold onto the fact that you believed in them, and they will come to believe in their own light.
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Teenage years they need us to believe the most. Thanks Heather.
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I think when we show our love and confidence in them- they know. 🫶🏼💓💞
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I sure hope so. Thanks Sadje
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Hugs. 🤗
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Just like a butterfly that must struggle to emerge from the cocoon, we cannot take on the struggles of our loved ones. It is hard, but you are right, it is best to believe in them and let them find their own personal way. Good reminder for us all, VJ.
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Like a butterfly coming out of a cocoon, it has to struggle to be strong enough. It is hard, though, watching loved ones struggle. You are so right, though. What they need most is for you to believe in them, that they will find their own way. Great reminder to us all.
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Thanks. well said
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