A Mother's Love

It's an amazing thing-a mother's love. Our hearts hold so much more than we think is even possible. The love we have for our children is immeasurable. It does not matter how young or old they are, we love them-period.
I am ever so thankful for God's wisdom when He created a mothers heart. He knew there would be many hard roads we would travel upon, so He gave us a heart that seems to continually grow to hold all that needs holding.
Watching a grown child hurt emotionally, is almost too much to bear. You want to treat them like the adult they are, to respect their need for independence, and at the same time, you want to cradle them in your arms and tell them that it's okay, and make their hurt go away. You remember the days of long ago, when they were little and a hug from you was all it took to make rainbows appear in their eyes once again.
I was able to have a rare opportunity with one of mine, to be there when he needed me the most. To be his confidant and to help guide him through his heartaches. I feel so very blessed to have a heart that can see my children's hearts. We've had our rough patches, but we are still connected, he and I. To look at your grown son, is to see the little boy you once bounced on your knee. The little boy who asked you to marry him, because you were the most wonderful girl in his world. The little one who knew he could count on you; forever.
No matter how old your child becomes, he is your little one, always. A love story of its own. He will marry, have children of his own and become the man you have trained him to be. Yet, somewhere in that man's frame is your cherished sweet boy.
What a blessing it is, to be able to have such a relationship, and a love that lasts a lifetime.