Turnaround Mom
Written Summer 2003
I could cry about all the holes in the walls and the fact that the chill of winter blows through the windows and into the rooms.
But I would rather remember the moments:
the hands that guided the crayons across the walls;
the feet that trampled mud and oil upon the carpets;
the arms that threw the bicycles at the entrance to the door;
the faces that smiled a million smiles and shed a million tears;
the segments of time when your souls meshed with mine; and
the legs that carried all of you safely home
Safely home
Safely Home.
Published by Theresa Wiza
Surviving breast cancer. Winner of FIRST EVER Writer's Digest Script Notes Spinoff Contest. Spiritual, creative, compassionate, inventive. Lots of children & grandchildren who are all the loves of my life.... View profile
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9 Comments
Post a CommentI really love this. What an adorable grandson too. :-)
You truly know what life is about.
That's really nice! Now I understand why your kids and grandkids love you so much. That says it all.
So true, so true, beautiful!
When my daughter was little her doctor had a sign hanging from his office wall that is similar to what your story says. I can't remember it word-for-word but it goes something like this: don't worry about the household mess or tidying up for visitors, instead focus on the child who will only be with you for so many years. Nothing else is important. I took that to heart and can say that I have great memories that will carry me through whatever cold is in my future, regardless of what kind of home (or lack thereof) I may have one day. It seems the same is true for you.
This lovely writing makes me think...a lot! I am sorry, I have been trying to catch up with all the articles I have been missing because of not getting "published" notices!
Very touching.. Thanks for sharing this with us.
PS. That looks like a cool green backyard. And your grandson is ADORABLE! ; )
This brings me tears, Theresa. Perhaps you were thinking, in part, of your son overseas? My heart aches to for you. Even when our grown kids are safe in their own homes off somewhere, this expresses how so many mothers feel when the old house is worn & quiet, but the noises & the scars left by kids still echo loudly. But the very things that bring us longing now are the ones that brought us joy or frustration back then. It's all part of the life cycle. Sadness can't help but be a part of it, but I'm so glad you make the effort to focus on the sweetness. Every one who knows you is deeply wishing you well and praying for the safety of you son. (BTW, when my husband had to retire early for health reasons in '07, we had to sell our home & move to a trailer. Truth is, we're glad just to have a home, & now I'm getting into planting new life around it!)