Back into Life

This morning I picked up my daughter, Rita,  to go to Kroger, here in Waynedale.   We just picked up a few things and then we were out.  When I first moved to Waynedale over 30 years ago, this store was named Rogers, then some years later, it became Scott's and now - well- you know.

When I was in my thirties and the kids were young, every Friday night we would hustle up to Rogers, and I would hand the cashier money for the food we would take home.  It was a struggle then- I never thought I would see the end of the tunnel.  At times, the stress of the financial load was almost unbearable.  I look back on those days now- and have a certain sadness for that young woman who was so burdened in her own mind that life had become a daily struggle just to survive.  

But, then, I think, it is the same for all parents, really.  We want the best for our kids.  We are willing to go to any lengths to get them to a place where they can be self-sufficient- and as a mother - a place where they are safe.

Too late we find out that there are no real safe places in life- just momentary respites.

Life is fragile- but fun!
Life is sad, at times- but can be glorious!
Life is often tedious and boring- but can offer a huge and wonderful surprise!

My Beautiful Grandson at Five