Transparency Tuesday: We must pave the way..

Have you ever been bowling? 

The moment you put your three fingers in that ball.. and throw it down the alley.. all you want is the ball the go straight and get a strike, right?

That's how I feel when it comes to being a mother to my boys. I'm the one holding them in my arms; and at some point I need to let go.. and let them journey down the alley of life and pray that they walk down the straight line and hit all of the targets they need to in life in order to be successful.

I wish it was this easy.. I wish I could just guide them all the way and protect them from all of the horrible experiences of life..

But.. I wouldn't be a good parent if I don't allow them to experience things for themselves.. that's how they build thick skin and resilience to the storms of life.

But.. can't we just shield them from the atrocities of life....

Nah. I know the answer is no. lol.

But the most I can do is pave the way for them... spiritually.. praying for them daily.. battling generational curses, and the like. Making sure I leave them an inheritance.. something they can fall back on..

When I became a mother I never really had those things in mind.. but when you have children it's not only about you anymore.

They are truly blessings-- which is why paving the way is so important.