Today I created this picture with my “artistic” self for the kids. And it’s amazing how you do something then you look back at it and you “see it”. In this picture, it reminded me of the past. It also let me see that the most important part of this picture is the space between the pictures. That space reminds me of the struggles I had being a single parent responsible for the lives of these children. It reminded me of the hard work, the tears, the fears, and the happiness. It reminded me of what it took to get them from ages 1,3 and 5- to ages 26, 28 and 30. 25 Years is in that space!! It brought laughter thinking about the funny things they did and said, and it brought a sense of pride when I think of their accomplishments. The football games, basketball games, cheerleading events, and the house full of kids all the time. The moments in the space between the pictures are the moments that brought them to where they are today.

So today, I say THANK YOU GOD for the space! Today I feel like you took me through all you did so I can look back and say, Wow! As parents, remember these times. Remember that the lives of those kids are in your hands. It’s the greatest feeling in the world to see them grow and achieve their dreams. So live life like it’ll be over tomorrow, laugh like the funny story never ends, and love like you’ll never see anyone tomorrow!

Love & Hugs

“The Real Mommie Teresa”