How is this you towering over me? When it feels like just yesterday you were climbing upon my lap and snuggling down into me.
How is this you getting into the driver’s side of the car? When it feels like just yesterday I was buckling you into your seat.
How is this you standing proudly in that cap and gown? When it feels like just yesterday you were getting dressed for your first day of school.
How is that your deep voice I hear sharing such sage advice? When it feels like just yesterday you were asking me 20 questions.
My little man, is that really you walking down the isle to Pomp and Circumstance? When it feels like just yesterday you were slipping your hand into mine to cross the street.
How is it that the days seem so long, but the years so short? When it feels like just yesterday your high school graduation seemed an eternity away.
My Joshy, I have so much to say… but my mom heart is overflowing with emotions just like it did the day you were born.
Thank you for making it easy to be your mom. Thank you for being patient and understanding as I figured out how to parent you. Thank you for loving me on my unlovable days. Thank you for reminding me I am a good mom, when you didn’t have to.
Thank you for being quick to forgive through the yelling, crying, and total meltdown moments – of course I am speaking of mine — not yours.
Thank you for being my waiting buddy every week while sissy attended speech and occupational therapy. Thank you for talking about life issues, politics, and Jesus. Those are special moments for me. Thank you for sharing your humor, your laughter, and your incredible smile – they’ve lit up my world for eighteen years.
I have loved watching you grow. I loved being your first date. I loved letting you practice leading with me. I still grin when I think of your young hand touching the small of my back, as you guided me through the crowd, and whisper “this way mom.”
Your future is a wide-open field full of possibilities and uncertainties. I think of all the potential sealed up and awaiting its release – and today I dream with you. Tearfully I say farewell to the years of wiggles and giggles, T-ball, soccer, and football. And we say hello to this new chapter of your life.
Thank you for giving me some of the most amazing memories as your mom.
