Cutting the Apron Strings

In the beginning, I had a hard time knowing that my children were going to grow up and eventually want to go out on their own. I know it is for the best, but what dose one do when a parent loves their children so much and feels that they will forget about them? How does one sleep at night not knowing when that day is going to come? I have finally come to the realization that it is time for me to cut the apron strings. My children want to explore places that they have never been, meet new people, and make new friends. We know that we have raised our children right, and I am sure they will make good decisions, but if not, they will learn from the choices that they make.

It is like when baby birds get old enough to leave the nest to learn to fly, the mother bird will push them out the nest so they can start to strengthen their wings. I want our children to spread their wings and fly, they may fall, but they will get back up and try again. It has been great raising our children. Time just flew by so fast; that before we knew it , they were school age. Their baby years did not last long. I know I will always miss those years, and I will always have their pictures, and the memories that we have made together over the years. We can always message, talk, text, face time, and call each other. They will always be ours no matter what part of the world they are in.

I think it is harder for mothers than it is for fathers to let their children go. We have to cut the apron strings, or as they would say long ago; break the plate. I will always have a seat at the table waiting for them to come and have dinner, or just for a quick visit. The door will always be open. When they need us, we are just a phone call away. I hope for the best for them. I want them to have the best of everything that life has to offer. I pray that their hearts will always be filled with love and kindness, and respect for all people. I pray that the Lord will always be a hedge of protection around them, and bless them in all of the things that they strive for in their lives.