I enter the weekend with bitter sweet thoughts.  The week is ending and next week will usher in the Thanksgiving Holidays – but seeing how my daughter won’t be sharing the holiday with me I’m not looking forward to it.

     I should be ecstatic because she is going with North Augusta High School band to the Philadelphia Parade.  I’ll get chance to see her on national television – a proud moment for any mother; but, there won’t be any after turkey movie, or not next day complaints about turkey sandwiches for lunch, and turkey again for dinner.  Nope there won’t be anyone for me to complain to or anyone for me to listen too.

     I can only hope that the stuff she eats from whatever restaurant will be open will remind her of the special time that we usually spend together.  I see this as a transitioning phase in her life – she being able to find other adventures that fulfill her and her being able to make decisions about where she wants to go and do in life.

     I wish I had pursued opportunities that would have enriched my life when I was her age.  We all make decisions some good, some bad, some bad that turn out to be blessings in disguise.  I’ve had my share of all of those – I just pray that being a single mom, full time student, and employee turn out to be a tough decision that returns great fortune for me.  Not all monetary, but personal as well.  I read some where that if you do what you love than you won’t work a day in your life.  I’m hoping that after graduation I won’t work a single day in my life.

Side note:  When it’s time for the eagle to leave the nest, let them spread their wings and fly.

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