As a former feature writer at The Indianapolis Star for more than two decades I was often tasked with writing pop psychology and tips-for-better-living stories. These sometimes were dismissed as puff pieces by the “hard news” reporters on staff, but I always thought helping people live happier and healthier lives was important work. And I liked to think that I believed in what I wrote, which is to say that there were lessons for me to learn, as well.
My husband and I talk about some of this all of the time. If we had not found each other then our son would not have been born and we would not have our grandchildren, who give us great joy. I believe we do leave a legacy through our offspring.
My mother gave me her legacy (and morals & ideals) and I sound more and more like her every day, at least my son tells me that- “You sound just like Grandma, Mom!”
I like to believe we raise our children to be the best person they can be and we pass along our morals and values in the hopes that they will grow into good adults, contributing to society in the best way they can. Sure we cannot always be responsible for their actions once they leave our nest, but we do hope for the best for them.
I am glad to be retired from the daily life of parent, but my role as parent never stops. My son will always be my son, and I will always see that young baby, boy, youth, and man in him every time I look at him. Every time I hug him, I feel that bond, and it will be with me until the day I die. So yes, my job as a “daily parent” is done, but when the phone rings for advice in the wee morning hours, because the baby is crying and running a fever, Mom (Grandma) will still be there to offer advice or my learned knowledge to help them out. Always and forever- as long as I live and as long as they remember.
My husband and I talk about some of this all of the time. If we had not found each other then our son would not have been born and we would not have our grandchildren, who give us great joy. I believe we do leave a legacy through our offspring.
My mother gave me her legacy (and morals & ideals) and I sound more and more like her every day, at least my son tells me that- “You sound just like Grandma, Mom!”
I like to believe we raise our children to be the best person they can be and we pass along our morals and values in the hopes that they will grow into good adults, contributing to society in the best way they can. Sure we cannot always be responsible for their actions once they leave our nest, but we do hope for the best for them.
I am glad to be retired from the daily life of parent, but my role as parent never stops. My son will always be my son, and I will always see that young baby, boy, youth, and man in him every time I look at him. Every time I hug him, I feel that bond, and it will be with me until the day I die. So yes, my job as a “daily parent” is done, but when the phone rings for advice in the wee morning hours, because the baby is crying and running a fever, Mom (Grandma) will still be there to offer advice or my learned knowledge to help them out. Always and forever- as long as I live and as long as they remember.