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My daughter’s birthday is near, and I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my role as a parent as she transitions into adulthood. Some days it feels like yesterday I was holding a toddler in my arms playing a rocking game that only made sense to the two of us. Other days I can hardly remember what I ate for lunch and that was only a few minutes ago.
My parents are aging and frantically trying to prepare everyone for their eventual deaths. Death is not imminent for anyone that we know of, thank goodness. It’s just apparently on their minds these days as they age and watch family and friends each take their final leave. “There are lists! Doctors, attorneys, etc...” News flash family, if you are dead, I am not calling your doctor as that seems like an inefficient use of my time. It’s bittersweet. And I get it. The other day I left the house full of anxiety and wondering if I should go back and wake up my child to make sure she was up in time for her appointment. I fought the urge and left. She is an adult and will learn to navigate the world without me... as she should. There will be hard lessons ahead and many bumps in the road. Yet, she is strong and will forge her own path. Hopefully, my parents will come to understand that when the time comes, we will learn to navigate the world without them, too. It won’t be easy, but we will figure it out... with or without the lists. In the meantime, we need to focus on what today holds and trust that God has all of our tomorrows figured out.
Today’s lunch is from the work cafeteria: pork loin and veggies. I’ve learned from this meal that carrots really need to be roasted in an oven to bring out their greatness.
