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Posted by Pfinstegg on October 13, 2004, at 5:58:07
Last night, my son called us and told us he was engaged! I was so happy I actually cried with joy. He is 28 years old, and about to get a doctorate in physics from Princeton. She, who is lovely, loving, beautiful and so intelligent, just got HER doctorate in physics- from Princeton, also! I had this wonderful sense of my son's life opening ahead of him in such a good way- and it also makes my life seem so much richer and more meaningful, somehow.
They really do eventually stop being teen-agers and turn into precious young-adult friends!
Posted by saw on October 13, 2004, at 6:21:58
In reply to Something wonderful just happened, posted by Pfinstegg on October 13, 2004, at 5:58:07
That is absolutely wonderful and inspiring. I can hear the smiles in your post.
My son is turning 7 soon and I wish the same for him.
Congratulations to your family.
Sabrina
Posted by Pfinstegg on October 13, 2004, at 7:08:27
In reply to Congratulations » Pfinstegg, posted by saw on October 13, 2004, at 6:21:58
Thank you, Sabrina - your heartfelt message meant a lot to me. You've got quite a few wonderful years ahead with your little son before you have to face all the uncertainties of adolescence and young adulthood. I remember often having the sense of giving myself what had been lacking in my own childhood by loving my son; I know I grew a lot through the experience of being a mother- not that it's easy, of course! I agree with everyone who says it's the hardest job in the world, but I think it's the best, also. Do you feel that way, too?
Posted by saw on October 13, 2004, at 7:41:48
In reply to Re: Congratulations » saw, posted by Pfinstegg on October 13, 2004, at 7:08:27
Oh yes, I do feel that way. Even though my mothering skills are fraught with issues right now. My biggest fear is that I am causing my son emotional harm because of my own baggage.
Be that as it may, when he says to me "Mom, I love you so much and I'll never stop", or when he strokes my hair to fall asleep, I forget those issues and the love in my heart rises like a tidel wave.
Sabrina
Posted by antigua on October 13, 2004, at 16:36:13
In reply to Something wonderful just happened, posted by Pfinstegg on October 13, 2004, at 5:58:07
That's really great, I'm very happy for you. Sometimes I wonder how it's all going to turn out and you've made me feel better today!
antigua
Posted by Pfinstegg on October 13, 2004, at 19:41:43
In reply to Re: Something wonderful just happened, posted by antigua on October 13, 2004, at 16:36:13
Underneath, I always worried that I would pass on my difficulties to him. I can't be sure that I haven't, but seeing him now in love and looking so happy, and prepared for a teaching career in physics, makes me more confident that the biggest ones, at least, stopped with me. Thanks so much for your thoughts, Antigua.
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