In Silent Meditation

At lunchtime, I took a few moments to walk the labyrinth...I just walked quietly, considering the day. Heidi is 18. Betsy is 22. Ian will be 14 in January. It’s hard to believe that I have raised them, with the help of God and my family, to be such good people. I am proud of them. But I can’t believe it’s already so late. Where did the time go? Where did those trips I wanted to take them on when they were small go? No hikes in the Grand Canyon, no trip up the East Coast in Autumn, no road-trip to Washington State. Finally…finally, we are taking a trip to Disneyland – to “sandwich celebrate” graduations – Betsy’s undergrad this past spring, and Heidi’s high school this upcoming spring. I guess I should be thankful that they will be old enough to remember it well. It will mean something to them, I think. I hope.

 I finished my labyrinth walk considering how much I love my children, and thanking God for the opportunity to know them.