I've had so many different emotions regarding my children lately. I titled this blog A Parents Love Never Ceases because no matter how old they get we still care about what's going on in their lives. We pray for them that they'll be healthy, strong, and blessed with those things that they stand in need of. We want them to know that we're always there for them.
I know that I did things as a parent that I wish I could take back. I wasn't a perfect parent that's for sure. There are many things I would have done different but time has been lost now.
I guess I thought as my children grew up that they would begin to value mine and Rogers advice or at least ask us for our input. They certainly wouldn't have to take our advice. Roger and I don't have a college degree but we've been through life a lot more than our kids have.
We have to face the fact that our children are grown and have their own lives. They make their own decisions and we all have to live and learn. Sometimes there are hard knocks and other times there are victories.
I just think it's funny that when they ask for our advice and it's not what they want to hear, they go to their friends and if they tell them the same thing then it's the friends who get the credit. Crazy but true. It's ok..I'm just venting.
Just as an example, my kids will have a concern with one of their kids regarding a medical question and will ask me to ask our doctors opinion. I ask our doctor and they give their answer but then they turn around and tell me that it's not what the Internet said. Lol...So the next time that happens I'm just going to tell them to go look it up on the Internet.
I feel like I'm constantly being demeaned as a parent. I wish I could feel better about myself in the areas of parenting but my self esteem is horrible. Some day I'd like to have my kids proud of me for something.
My husband, kids and grand kids are my life. I'd give my own for them. I'm rambling at this point so I'll end this excerpt..
