Parenting For Life...

   Parents, at least, most of us, regardless of the age(s) of, our, offspring, will, always, or, at least, try to, 'be there', for our children. Raising a family comes with a great, many, challenges, and, can be, an, emotional-roller-coaster, of sorts; There are, wonderful, happy, and joyful moments, as well as some which are less, so. As a Mother and a Mom, whose kids are THE most, important, part of my life, for whom I would do whatever I can to help them, in times of need, I seek God's assistance, in these times. For, during these, episodic, moments, when strength, along with the wherewithal to endure, is required to 'deal with' an issue, and, not lose myself in the process, He gives me that, much, needed, Spiritual-'Power', enabling me to focus my attention and personal-energy in a way, best-suited to the situation. Having Faith allows me to keep steadfast on my course, and, keeps me grounded, giving me the ability to stay strong, when I, sometimes, wish to weaken. There are all, sorts, of 'love'-relationships, which, exist, in our lives. However, there is NONE, which parallels that of a Parent and Child. For this reason, when we watch our, own, suffer...flounder and fret about life, and, it's, oft times, overwhelming-nature, it can present a challenge, quite, unlike, most. I have, often felt that I would prefer to take on the 'suffering' of my, guys. Yet, I know that each must experience his, own, life-difficulties, as this is how life offers the opportunity for growth; And, let me tell ya', my, own, 'growing-pains' were easier to manage than those, which, I witness my, guys, going through. But, hey...such is the nature of life, c'est la vie, and 'all that jazz'. There are many MORE, 'perks' to parenthood, than there are problems; especially, when one has his or her 'Higher-Power' to help out, in trying times. Just Sayin'...