I posted before but I wanted to add....I did not always enjoy driving my kids, gee it was cold, or I was tired, etc. but now that they are grown, I have no regrets. I have a tight lasting relationship with each of them that was forged through the mundane tasks of life. Each trip could bring special talks, an unexpected trip to a coffee shop or McDonalds (depending on their age, lol), revealed secrets, tears, or laughter. It was those little things done daily that at the time might have seemed tiresome, that in the end were important ways that were ways to show love, perseverance, selflessness.

I'm glad I rocked them to sleep, hugged them when they cried, went to every game, or play or special day. They are memories that I treasure. Was it easy? No, but worth every minute.

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