but I’m in super-crunch-crisis-get-stuff-to-manufacturer’s mode! I have some very exciting possibilities that I’m being presented for and have to give it my full attention for the next couple of days so be patient with me (and of course when and if it comes to fruition you’ll get in on the news!)
But today, my BABY turns 21. I can close my eyes and feel the labor pains, smell the new baby smell and feel her snuggled up in my arms. This is my dare-devil pilot daughter! She’s an amazing woman and I am so blessed to be called "Mom" by her. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JACQUI!!!!!! No mother was ever prouder of her children than this mom (maybe equally proud, but not prouder!).
My baby’s grown up just in time for us to welcome our new GRANDSON, Ellington. He’ll be born at the end of January and the cycle will begin anew. Here’s a poem that I wrote a few years back. I wrote it when Jacqui was twelve. It is copyrighted, so you may use it to make a single item for yourself but not for sale please.
THE CIRCLE OF LOVE
My child, when you were conceived I held you deep inside…in the circle of my womb. We were so close, we shared everything, you and I. On the day you were born I held you in the circle of my arms, joyously sharing you with those I loved the most.
Then when you seemed to fit just right, you began to walk and talk and grow and the circle of my arms had to open more and more. Your gangly arms and legs began spreading outside of my reach… My circle could no longer contain all you were becoming!
Now I watch your life moving into even bigger circles, uniquely your own… A tiny part of me fears I will stand apart, alone… somewhere outside your heart… but the greater part of me knows you will carry with you the values, wisdom and truth shared within our circle of love.
And now I know, as I walk the path of all who have passed this way before, it’s in the letting go that the circle of love begins again. Copyright Audrey Jeanne Roberts (This is available as a framed, matted, hand-calligraphied piece from Audrey Jeanne’s Expressions 800-662-3333 if you’re interested)
Happy Birthday, Jacqui!
Happy Birthday Jacqui
Jacqui, Happy Birthday!!!! I love how proud your mom is of you…It shows that she really loves you… So you show her how much by being the woman she trained you to be.
Hugs, from the Brat!!! The other one not you…. hehehe
Jacqui, I hope you have a wonderful birthday and that all your wishes and dreams come true!!!
To AJ, it sure is hard to let them grow up and let go but we don’t have a choice. Just be glad that she is such a wonderful young woman of which you are so proud. I see so many young people today and say “I sure am glad that is not my child.” So just be happy that you have a daughter who has made you so proud.
Jacqui
Happy Birthday and Congratulations on your 21st from Tamworth, NSW Australia.
Enjoy your celebrations and have a wonderful life.
Happy Birthday hope you have many more.
AJ don’t you get all teared eye on us now, because she is all grown up.
She will always be your little girl.
By the way the poem is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us
Happy, Happy Birthday, Jacqui!!! You are a very special and loved child. Be very proud of all of your accomplishments!
Happy birthday to Jacqui!
Wow! Never has motherhood ever been worded so beautifully. I am the mother of three girls and now I have to run to the store and get kleenex. Thank you for tugging my heartstrings and reminding me that they do and will grow and sometimes the letting go is the thing they remember most.