How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?
When I was a child, I couldn’t wait to be an adult so that I could be in charge of my life. I missed out on a lot of life events chasing adulthood.
When I was a young adult, I yearned for the simplicity of being a child; When my biggest concern was counting down the days of summer I had left to go back to school; When my best friend and I had a fight; What I was wearing to the school dance; How was I going to convince my mom for an hour later curfew or the big test I was having in class.
Now that I have some life experience behind me, I cherish the moments that made me the mom, nana and wife I am today. All of which I learned the hard way, most of the time.
Now that I’m moving into my 55th year of life, realizing that I have much less days in front of me than behind me; it’s so important for me to make an impact that leaves a legacy that my children and grandchildren are proud of. The moments I took for granted as a child now flicker through my mind as they’re happening, as if I were watching them on the big screen.
My perspective has changed from hope and planning for a future to gratitude and preparing for my passing. From never thinking about what I would leave behind if I die today to thinking about it almost daily. All of which is good. I am blessed with children and grandchildren that continue to give me moments to cherish & a husband who never leaves me wondering if I’m loved. I want to leave a legacy that my family finds worthy enough to talk about long after I’m gone.
From the Depths of Kell 
I was this same way and my oldest is almost 10 and he is always trying to help parent and be the adult. I have to keep reminding him in a gentle way that I appreciate the help but his job is to be a kid, and have fun. Love this post I think it’s a gentle reminder to cherish the time we have and to make sure that we are passing down those amazing memories
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This writing prompt definitely had me all up in my feelings this morning =) thank you for the comment.
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Me too, and there is so many ways to answer it. You’re welcome
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