A New Day

It's been a few weeks since I last posted anything here.  Seems I've said that a few times over this last year.  Most times I've just been busy or I had nothing to say.  I'm still busy, seriously.  But this time I have something to say.  A big something.

I wanted to share three weeks ago, but I just wasn't ready.  It's a good thing, don't worry.  Here goes:  If you've played along over the last couple of years, you have probably read about my older son, Nicholas.  When Nicholas was 13 1/2, he went away to live with his dad in West Virginia.  It was not a happy situation at all.  I have had numerous sleepless nights and teary days during all the time Nicholas has been away.  He was never open to any contact at all.  That kills a mother, you know?  All that pain is what initially pushed me to go back to school and get my degree...in philosophy.  Yep, I was looking for the meaning of life, I kid you not.  It ended up being one of the most worthwhile experiences of my life.  So, in the middle of tremendous pain, good things find ways to rest upon us.  I survived.

Three weeks ago tomorrow, my son texted me.  Yes, he did.  I was shaking and crying as I tried to respond (I had to reach for my glasses - I can't see those little letters!)  We texted back and forth for quite awhile that evening.  Then we texted some more later that evening.  Then the next day.  And the next.  I even spoke with him on the phone one night.  It was a bit jarring to hear my son's voice and not immediately recognize it because it has changed so much.  I got over that - I was ecstatic to hear him.

We have kept in touch every single day since then.  We are going to his gradution this summer.  That has been my dream since he was a little guy.  I get to see my boy move to the next phase.  Thank you, Sweetie.

I will share more often.  Promise.  I am in heaven.  All my kids are a part of my life again.  Yay for me!

Just so so happy.  :-)

Today's Daily Blog Song - "Three Little Birds" - Bob Marley (Don't worry about a thing, 'cuz every little things' gonna be alright)  It is indeed alright.