The other day someone asked me how old my children are,
I answered 17 and nearly 15.
“You’re almost done,” he remarked.
“I’ll never be done,” I answered.
Later, when I thought about this conversation the truth
struck me in a fierce way. I will never, ever be done.
I will always be their mama to infinity and beyond.
spanishwoods 
LOL! I’m 50 and I still hear, “Your not wearing THAT, tonight, are you?”
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Right!
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Beautiful in a way… It’s a commitment for life.
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Very true.
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The comfort and warmth of a Mother’s love. I miss my own and sometimes write her a letter even though she is not here. You have created such a day. Thank you.
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I want desperately to believe she hears you still. And whether that is true or not, you hear her forever. Thoughts of peace to you from this mama.
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Thanks. I write to both of my parents when an event happens that I know they would love to here about. I feel close to them this way. I will enjoy your peace today.
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Too beautiful, word by word.
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Thank you so much.
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Reblogged this on ssebadduka.
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Always and forever – the best feeling! Mine are 27 and nearly 25 and they will always be my “kids.” The greatest love of all!
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Exactly.
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This beautiful post touches the heart of every parent–Father or Mother. My “kids” are in their mid-40’s, and if anything, my parental love has deepened over the years. But your friend had a point: the years of protective direction grow into parenting by loving support and guidance by example. It is only a shift of emphasis, but it generates a deep intimacy with your adult children.
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Very true and beautifully said.
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Absolutely! 🙂
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A mother’s love, the fiercest force in the world. Just like in your beautiful pic when you think you’ve reached the horizon you see yet another.
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Yes.
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This is true.. Mine are 17 and 12… Shall always be their dad
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That’s exactly it.
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Mine are 39, 33, 25, 22, and 22. Never done. It is a good thing.
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Absolutely.
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Beautiful poem Silvia, yes we will be mamas forever!
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Fortunate for us.
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Beautiful. I’m a son and I’m grateful everyday for my Momma’s commitment to me!
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So grand to have a committed mum!
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It is a beautiful thing – love entwined forever.
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Yes it is.
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So true, my mother is 90 and I still need to be with her. Unconditional love is precious.
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Absolutely true.
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My “baby” just passed her driving test! Your are never done! (She’s 25) 🙂
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Right on.
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He is grown now and can easily pick me up but I will love forever and I will never be done 🙂
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We’re so lucky to know this kind of love. Amazingly strong.
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Yes we are…and I get to love forever his 11 year old son (and also grin when he has to deal with things I had to deal with – hah! )
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With our ‘kids’ in there 40s, my observation is that Peggy is still very much the mother… and then there are the grandkids. 🙂 –Curt
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I actually think about grandkids now. I hope we can enjoy good times with them if those days come our way.
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the parental task is never done. i see them as phases, the end of one naturally leads to the next. right now, the teenage phase is looming with my 2 kids. challenging times ahead.
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I’m enjoying the teenage years much more than when they were little. I love spending time with my teens. Good luck to you.
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thank you.
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Great photo! My kiddies are 22 and 24. Living over 2000 miles away from them changes nothing!
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Such a good thing that those bonds pull stronger than physical distance.
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Yes you will. 🙂
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I have found my girls used to say “I will die without you in my life talking every day. They have gotten a life of their own and now children of their own and do not need to talk to me every day. But do!
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Lucky, lucky you. I hope to be just like you one day.
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The difference is as children get older they become less dependent on you. I seemed to always be known as this one’s mom or that one’s mom. One day you wake up and you really do have a identity beyond being so and so’s mom lol. You will always be a mom.
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Very true. I’m still experiencing that in my life, because my kids are still young enough.
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I have an 18 year old (who knows absolutely everything) and a 21 year old. My DD is the 18 year old and since getting her first boyfriend a few months back I have been noticing big changes in our relationship, but thus far I am still a go-to when she needs to vent. I hope that never changes. My 21 year old son will probably live with us forever because he has Downs, so it gives a little different spin on “never being done.” My Hubby told me that he was given to us for a reason — so if Hubby dies first, I’ll never be alone. Regardless if our children move away or live with us forever, we are mother’s now and forever and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
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Exactly, mothers forever. Thank you for sharing your story.
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Reblogged this on Skinny Goat Photography.
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Thank you.
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This is a humbling and overwhelming responsibility. But we become equal to the task one day at a time, learning from each new experience and adversity, with love prevailing. I have seven children ages 24 to 9. I have done my best–they are all great kids–I hope to God it’s enough. Best.
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That’s all we can do, our very best.
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So true! And the photo is so beautiful! Did your husband take the photo?
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Yes, my husband took this photo in the beautiful state of Washington many years ago on a cross-country 8 week road trip. One of the best memories of my life.
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Wonderful!
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The comfort and warmth of a Mother’s love. I miss my own and sometimes write her a letter even though she is not here. You have created such a day. Thank
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Thoughts of peace to you….
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Nice picture. The child is looking to what? Not the rock on the left.
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I don’t remember what she was looking at….we had hiked a long, long way to get to this shore.
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Too true. A parent’s commitment is never done. Parenting changes your self.
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Yes it does indeed.
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