The Winds of Change

If you lived in Tennessee like I do, chances are you experienced a very breezy Sunday. So much so, that my face became wind burned as I was out in nature.

I count myself so fortunate to live so close to some amazing hiking trails.  Often, I write about the adventures we have as we venture East towards the mountains, However, this weekend I took advantage of the trails in my own backyard.

One of the best parts of the hike this weekend was that I shared it with my son who is currently in college. 

I have a favorite picture of my son when he was only a year old sitting in the middle of a mud puddle.  He LOVED mud puddles.  To him it was like a kiddie pool.  He was wearing Osh Kosh Overalls.  He was my child that needed a mother’s touch to soothe him as an infant.  So, I would cuddle him cheek to cheek and make it all better.

But that was not the 6’ man I was walking beside this weekend.  He had changed.

I think about the many wonderful experiences I have had as his mother.  The sum of which has made a life of happiness and unconditional love.  They have worked together to create a man. I am so proud of him!

Each memory happens for a moment and then makes way for the next one.  It is the total sum of those memories that make a journey, that make a life. 

I could not imagine remaining frozen in one memory.  I would miss out on so much more. I would miss out on getting to know the man I am so proud of today! 

And the man that he will become tomorrow.

We need to learn to let go of what we know and embrace the unknown. 

Change.

Tomorrow holds amazing potential!