I went home to Northern Nevada and attend my first college graduation since my own. It was really special because it was actually my mom’s graduation, yes after over 30 years of taking college courses and changing her major she attained her degree in Business.It was interesting because there was a strange moment of pride when I saw my mom cross the stage I got teary-eyed and a little choked up. It is a feeling that I am sure that parents feel all the time, yet because I am an only child with no children I feel this way almost never. I was thoughtful about the experience because I know that the reason it took my mom so long to graduate is really because of me. The sacrifice a parent will give for a child.
I wonder if I will be that type of parent, the one who would put off my own goal or dream for 30 years because my child wanted me home.
I think that it is so important to be an engaged parent yet could I give that much? Can you?
aw now you're giving me goosebumps! Congrats to your mom!
ReplyDeleteHaving children definitely makes you realize how selfless you have to be!
The thought of staying home with my boys sounds good but for me, I enjoy my adult interaction time too so it's finding that balance! You never know til you're there.... :)