My wish

 Oldest is graduating in 2 weeks.

It’s not lost on me that he is 18 and this is when new chapters often begin; yet I am his Mom, and in my eyes, he is always my baby. 

I know I’ve written a lot about his rough beginning to life. 

I brag about his strength. 

I marvel at his easy going personality.

I admire his perseverance.

In 2 weeks, my once 2lb 9oz baby who lived with tubes and wires til the age of 19 months, will be walking up on a stage to accept his high school diploma. 

And I’m so freakin proud! 

This Mom will be beaming with pride

And bawling behind a pair of dark sunglasses.

Am I ready for his next stage? 

That would be a big no.

And an emphatic; hell yea! 

Because this young man amazes me every single day, and although I want to keep him safe and protected, I know that I’ve done my best to prepare him to spread those wings.

Shout out to Rascal Flatts for starting my tears 14 days early. 

(WARNING: proceed with caution without tissues nearby )

MY WISH by Rascal Flatts

I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow

And each road leads you where you want to go

And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose

I hope you choose the one that means the most to you

And if one door opens to another door closed

I hope you keep on walkin' 'till you find the window

If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile

But more than anything, more than anything

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to

Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small

You never need to carry more than you can hold

And while you're out there getting where you're getting to

I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too

Yeah, this, is my wish

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget

All the ones who love you, in the place you left

I hope you always forgive, and you never regret

And you help somebody every chance you get

Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake

And always give more than you take

But more than anything, yeah, more than anything

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to

Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small

You never need to carry more than you can hold

And while you're out there getting where you're getting to

I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too

Yeah, this, is my wish.

Yeah

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that want it to

Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small

You never need to carry more than you can hold

And while you're out there gettin' where you're gettin' to

I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too

Yeah, this is my wish (My wish for you)

This is my wish (My wish for you)

Hope you know somebody loves you (My wish for you)

May all your dreams come true (My wish for you)