He was a beautiful boy-in every way as you put it to me-when I had the pleasure of shaking his little hand. He was so little, AM!
5’9”? Wow! I’ll never get over that day as he walked past on the sidewalk and I ran out to say hello. He looked right into my soul. I still get goose bumps when I picture him.
He has grown into a beautiful young man. He has grown in ways none of us can personally fathom. “...His experience, which is his and his alone.” To have the wisdom as his Mama to say that opens the world to him.
Thank you, Gay, for bringing up his fascination with water. I always loved that. Oh the pics on Insta in the NYC Park fountains! Puddles! The pool on the deck in your backyard! The videos of him swimming so young!
It’s all coming back. I am honored to have met he and you, thanks to Shelby.
It’s been an gift to all of us that you share him as you do. He is a wonder. You are his guiding light. You are both truly blessed and meant for each other. Everyone else you mentioned are there thanks to you.
“...closer to the spirit world than most of us get to be in this earthly realm in which we travel...”
Amen.
JB
I don’t know the definitive saying, but I’ve been saying “The days are long and the time is short” to everyone in the last year as it becomes more and more evident and as my child leaves the nest.
Thank you for this thoughtful - and thought-provoking - post. Prompted me to reflect on the challenges that we and I'm sure many other parents face. In our experience, when your kids are young, the challenges they encounter are more predictable and relatively manageable. As they become teens and young adults, the challenges become more difficult to anticipate, much less prepare for - as a result, you're forced to make difficult decisions and choices for which you're unprepared, leaving you second-guessing "did I do the right thing/make the right choices/what else could we have done/what did we do wrong/etc.?" If it all works out, you breathe a big sigh of relief. If it doesn't, you just hope for a reprieve. We're often reminded of the AT&T Long Distance commercial from the '80's ("Joey called"). When your child(ren) recognize the sacrifices and express gratitude, it does make it worthwhile. https://youtu.be/cZEEdWts2n8
P.S. "That's The Way Love Goes" is one of my favorite songs.
Aside from music, I've worked as a 1:1 with some of the most precious souls to ever walk the earth. So true what you've written here, especially in regard to how tuned in to the cosmic forces surrounding us in ways only they have the ability to tap into naturally. That is the special beauty I've witnessed time and time again working with the awesome souls I've been blessed to spend time with. They literally have a magical glow about them and you can see it in their eyes. You have both established an amazing team. My son was born in Nashville about the time I started working with Billy Block. He's now about to turn 20 and attending college in Tampa! "Gee ain't it funny how time slips away" 🙏♥️🎸🎼🎶🎵💫 - Marc
“The key is always to relax, because only as you relax can you find the magic gaps and experience the truth directly - not through your mind but through your innermost being.
When all the stories have been told, all that will remain will be the silence that was there all along, in those magical gaps between the atoms, the notes, the words and the lives of all human beings.” ~ Richard Rudd 🤍
Thank you for sharing. This is beautiful. As a mother I can relate to your comment about not knowing how kids are feeling (inwardly) even if they can speak to us. Silence is a powerful medicine and I agree John Henry is undoubtedly more attune to the Spirit realm than a majority of humanity will ever be (sadly). Still, it’s challenging being a Mama. Truly hope you’re proud of yourself, you’re providing your son with all the things ... most importantly your unconditional Love. I deeply admire that. Leaving you with a quote on silence I quite enjoy ...
“When all the stories have been told, all that will remain will be the silence that was there all along, in those magical gaps between the atoms, the notes, the words and lives of all human beings.” ~ Richard Rudd
So nice to hear JH is doing well
I enjoyed reading the book , I Dream … interesting to me how connected JH is to nature , especially water
Thank you for sharing Allison
Good question
My, my how he's grown! One step at a time, Mom. You're doing fine.
Your son has grown to be a fine man I can relate my son just turned 50
Of course we don't face the same challenges as you but you do it with grace and love
Allison you have a fine young man there.😊✌️
He was a beautiful boy-in every way as you put it to me-when I had the pleasure of shaking his little hand. He was so little, AM!
5’9”? Wow! I’ll never get over that day as he walked past on the sidewalk and I ran out to say hello. He looked right into my soul. I still get goose bumps when I picture him.
He has grown into a beautiful young man. He has grown in ways none of us can personally fathom. “...His experience, which is his and his alone.” To have the wisdom as his Mama to say that opens the world to him.
Thank you, Gay, for bringing up his fascination with water. I always loved that. Oh the pics on Insta in the NYC Park fountains! Puddles! The pool on the deck in your backyard! The videos of him swimming so young!
It’s all coming back. I am honored to have met he and you, thanks to Shelby.
It’s been an gift to all of us that you share him as you do. He is a wonder. You are his guiding light. You are both truly blessed and meant for each other. Everyone else you mentioned are there thanks to you.
“...closer to the spirit world than most of us get to be in this earthly realm in which we travel...”
Amen.
JB
I don’t know the definitive saying, but I’ve been saying “The days are long and the time is short” to everyone in the last year as it becomes more and more evident and as my child leaves the nest.
Love and light🦋
I’m so happy for you guys. That’s a beautiful bond. I actually applied for a job unknowingly for autistic kids. I don’t have the background .
Thank you for this thoughtful - and thought-provoking - post. Prompted me to reflect on the challenges that we and I'm sure many other parents face. In our experience, when your kids are young, the challenges they encounter are more predictable and relatively manageable. As they become teens and young adults, the challenges become more difficult to anticipate, much less prepare for - as a result, you're forced to make difficult decisions and choices for which you're unprepared, leaving you second-guessing "did I do the right thing/make the right choices/what else could we have done/what did we do wrong/etc.?" If it all works out, you breathe a big sigh of relief. If it doesn't, you just hope for a reprieve. We're often reminded of the AT&T Long Distance commercial from the '80's ("Joey called"). When your child(ren) recognize the sacrifices and express gratitude, it does make it worthwhile. https://youtu.be/cZEEdWts2n8
P.S. "That's The Way Love Goes" is one of my favorite songs.
Thank you dearly for sharing this A.M.
Aside from music, I've worked as a 1:1 with some of the most precious souls to ever walk the earth. So true what you've written here, especially in regard to how tuned in to the cosmic forces surrounding us in ways only they have the ability to tap into naturally. That is the special beauty I've witnessed time and time again working with the awesome souls I've been blessed to spend time with. They literally have a magical glow about them and you can see it in their eyes. You have both established an amazing team. My son was born in Nashville about the time I started working with Billy Block. He's now about to turn 20 and attending college in Tampa! "Gee ain't it funny how time slips away" 🙏♥️🎸🎼🎶🎵💫 - Marc
Tears.. so much love among you all!
"John Henry was a man, a big man" 12 almost 13? Looks like he could dunk a basketball.
Thanks for he JH update. Since reading I Dream, I've thought of him often and of your mama bear fierce love. Peace and blessings
What a good mama!
I am so glad the question came up... this was so nice to read!
[on Silence ...]
“The key is always to relax, because only as you relax can you find the magic gaps and experience the truth directly - not through your mind but through your innermost being.
When all the stories have been told, all that will remain will be the silence that was there all along, in those magical gaps between the atoms, the notes, the words and the lives of all human beings.” ~ Richard Rudd 🤍
Thank you for sharing. This is beautiful. As a mother I can relate to your comment about not knowing how kids are feeling (inwardly) even if they can speak to us. Silence is a powerful medicine and I agree John Henry is undoubtedly more attune to the Spirit realm than a majority of humanity will ever be (sadly). Still, it’s challenging being a Mama. Truly hope you’re proud of yourself, you’re providing your son with all the things ... most importantly your unconditional Love. I deeply admire that. Leaving you with a quote on silence I quite enjoy ...
“When all the stories have been told, all that will remain will be the silence that was there all along, in those magical gaps between the atoms, the notes, the words and lives of all human beings.” ~ Richard Rudd
Have a beautiful Sunday Fun Day!