Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you.
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow…-Kahlil Gibran
Next Sunday is Mother’s Day.
Last Saturday my youngest “child” got married.
My greatest honor in life has been being a mother.
But as this wise verse from Kahlil Gibran in The Prophet reminds me,
I may have housed their bodies, but I cannot house their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow.
I am so proud of the men my boys have become.
As I watched the youngest celebrate marriage, and the oldest toast his brother last weekend,
my heart swelled.
Somehow we managed to do a good job.
And I couldn’t have done it without my husband – their father – by my side.
As I look at this photo I took at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago of a Momma Duck (made of flowers by the way) and her little ducklings, I was once again reminded of the privilege I was bestowed in life to be a mother. I am now also blessed with two beautiful “daughters”-in-law and the great privilege of being a “grand”mother.
I am so grateful.
Here’s to all the moms out there!
Cherish the moments.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
yes, it is good to remember –
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What an absolutely beautiful post Jodi. I love that quote, it’s good to be reminded. 💜
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Thank you Miriam. I’m so glad you enjoyed.
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Beautifully written. Loved the poem and especially the “not their souls” line.
Italian hugs Lady.
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So true eh?! Hugs to you oh rob!!
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That mama duck is inspiring…and so is your post. It has been a long time since I’ve read those words by Gibran. Happy Mother’s Day to you, Jodi!
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Thank you Pam! To you too!!
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And again – you made me think! All I wish for my girls is to be happy – to be themselves and live the life they want. How to do that?! 🙂 I want their souls to be wild and free (and happy)!
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Just love them!!!! ❤️💕😊
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I will :).
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That is a beautiful poem by Kahlil Gibran and is so true! The photograph is beautiful. This is a beautiful post Jodi!
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Thanks so much PJ! You know the feeling. I will be thinking of you too as you go through your first Mother’s Day without your mom. Hugs!!
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Thank you so much Jodi! It will be a hard day, that’s for sure!
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Such a beautiful post, Jodi! Made my heart swell!! 🙂
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Thank you donna! 😊
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Reblogged this on Haddon Musings and commented:
A beautifully thankful post.
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Thank you Bernadette!
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Reblogged this on O LADO ESCURO DA LUA.
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Thank you. 😊
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Motherhood is the greatest gift! So beautiful, Jodi. ❤
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It surely is. 😊❤️
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Beautiful post Jodi, what a wonderful mom you are. Happy Sunday my dear friend. 🙂
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Thank you terry! I have such great kids!!! ❤️
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Beautiful post Jodi, you are blessed. ❤️
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Thank you John! I am so fortunate to be so blessed.
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Happy Mother’s Day Jodi! 🙂
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Thank you!!
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Wise words beautifully wrapped up for us to ponder. Thank you Jodi.
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Thank you susan!!
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It is a huge step in life to have both children off to their happy lives..
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A beautiful post… Wishing you a very Happy Mother’s Day!
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful Jodi. 🙂
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Thank you Sylvia!!
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What a loving post from a loving mother! ❤
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Thank you Kathryn!!
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Your sons and “daughters”-in-laws are fortunate to have YOU for a “mother”-in-law! 😘💕 Enjoy! 🌈🌷
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Thanks Jodi! (K)
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We mean so much to them while they are young that it takes a lot to let them go, Jodi. 💗
We planted the seeds, we nutured them and they taught us a lot along the way, too. 😊
Congratulations to your youngest son and his wife. Best wishes on their happily ever after life.
Your post was so warm and loving to include and remember the spouses who are welcome, beloved additions to the family! Happy Mother’s Day to you, early! 💐
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Thanks so much robin. It is so hard to let go, but the right thing to do and try to focus on what we are gaining.
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Jodi,
Absolutely beautiful!!!
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Beautiful, Jodi, and so true! We raise our children, but they are their own persons in the end. And when we are lucky enough to be proud of the adults they turned out to be, then life is very good indeed!
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Yes lovely and hard and happy and sad all at once. 😉💕
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Beautifully expressed, Jodi. This lesson on parenting is difficult for some parents to understand and accept. If only…
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Fantastic post this is!…
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Thank you so much!!
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