This is my post for #memoirmonday #47 prompt If you had to summarize your purpose in life in one sentence, what would it be and why? hosted by @ericvancewalton
I am to write one sentence about what my purpose in life is, I can do it in 5 words. To care for my children.
The next question is why do I say this?
I say it because I do not think anyone else would have put up with the things they put me through. I also know that they were so mischievous because I had to work and could not be there as I should have been, but I feel they were given to me because I was strong enough to handle their shenanigans.
They are never too old to need my shoulder to lay on or an ear to listen to their thoughts.
A lot was put on my two oldest because of my work. But they had what I called their wild times, too. They have now settled down and living life their way.
The youngest boy and girl are now 44 and 46. I do not know where they would be if it were not for me still caring for them. I tried tough love, but it hurt only me, for 6 years they lived in the woods and off the street. They would have nothing to do with me. I can not and will not go through that again.
I thought I loved my kids more than anything in the world, then came grandkids and I found I loved them more, but my purpose was with their parents, not them. I am here for them any time they wish to talk but when Mom says no, do not come and ask Grandma.