Reluctantly, she watched him mount the bus steps for his first day of kindergarten.1
"You'll be okay, Mom. I'll let you take me to school another day," he consoled.2
Feeling prematurely discarded, yet strangely satisfied, she honored his wishes.3
During his Valedictorian speech seventeen years later, he thanked her for his independence...4
and her impact.5
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This was a delightful read, and so true, cutting the aprin strings is never easy, but watching them blossom into their own person is a marvelous thing
Congratulations on your bronze win!
Blessings, Sandi
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I learnt a lot from these 55 words, I think. Wonderful writing, great story.
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yep is 55
Now this is what I am talking about.
You have taken a very simple moment and shown how that can effect the rest of your life. It iwas the beginning of greatness.
It is this allowing freedom, but them knowing we are there every moment to catch them when they fall, it is what builds strength and character.
Thank you for sharing this.
Susan
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