Today’s message from the universe was one of simplicity. My NY daughter and I rarely get to spend a day together here in NY. Today she had to shop for a complete outfit to wear to a wedding next weekend and she asked me to go along. Finding a dress and shoes and jewelry was surprisingly quick and easy, giving us time for a drink and a leisurely lunch. We took our time and enjoyed easy conversation about our lives. Both of us were grateful for the easy day and the time spent together. She remarked more than once that I get to do this more often with my Boston daughter simply because of proximity. Today she said she’s posting a picture of our outing because “I’m always doing this with Ashley.” I laughed and agreed with her.
Turning sixty this summer, the message was simple. Value days like this with your children. Either you or they will be gone one day and the one whose left will treasure the memories. I feel this a bit harder today because this morning I woke up to a message from a musician friend that her mom had passed. This girl gave up her music for more than a year to stay by her mother’s side, 24/7, even being trained to care for her. We corresponded back and forth for the duration of her mother’s illness and I prayed for the family daily, so when I woke up to the news this morning it just set the precedent for how important today was spending it with my daughter.
And so, as another day goes by, once again it’s small moments and easy words that make the biggest impact, and…I have written.
Here’s to my babygirl!
Even if I don’t live in my parent’s house anymore, I appreciate when I can spend a day or a couple of days with them. I think it’s great to know to appreciate the opportunity of having our parents or our children with us.