Oh my goodness, Angela! You have unwrapped a bundle of emotion. I was the first born girl, second in line of three. I had an older brother and younger sister but I was the one who intervened and spoke for we children when representation was needed. I was the one designated by my parents to manage their health, finances, funerals and estate. It came easily for me as I came out of the womb with red hair and leadership qualities. Everyone in my family always came to me when they had a problem. I was the “fixer”.
I am now 82 years old and my younger sister tells me that I’ve always taken care of her. My response, “you’re my baby sister”. She is 80!
Now, my children are grown, have their own structured families and I try to stay quiet. Like mama bird, you teach them then kick them out of the nest. They only come to me in moments of need for advice. Like me, I raised strong children who are treading through life with their own issues but ultimately successful lives. Life goes on and is good!
XOXO. Diane, this is beautiful. I relate to so much of what you shared. Your stories and the way you see the world are such gifts.... we’re all better because you share them. THANK YOU and keep them coming!
Oh my goodness, Angela! You have unwrapped a bundle of emotion. I was the first born girl, second in line of three. I had an older brother and younger sister but I was the one who intervened and spoke for we children when representation was needed. I was the one designated by my parents to manage their health, finances, funerals and estate. It came easily for me as I came out of the womb with red hair and leadership qualities. Everyone in my family always came to me when they had a problem. I was the “fixer”.
I am now 82 years old and my younger sister tells me that I’ve always taken care of her. My response, “you’re my baby sister”. She is 80!
Now, my children are grown, have their own structured families and I try to stay quiet. Like mama bird, you teach them then kick them out of the nest. They only come to me in moments of need for advice. Like me, I raised strong children who are treading through life with their own issues but ultimately successful lives. Life goes on and is good!
XOXO. Diane, this is beautiful. I relate to so much of what you shared. Your stories and the way you see the world are such gifts.... we’re all better because you share them. THANK YOU and keep them coming!
First born sister here! And I so relate to "Raising (delete adult) kids is humbling in the “oh, I actually don’t control anything now” way." 😂😭
You nailed it !!! So humbling daily