A Mother’s Journey: Love, Light, and Letting Go

Love

As a mother of three extraordinary women, I have spent my life trying to be present for them in every way possible. In my heart, they will always be my baby girls. Yet in reality, they have grown into strong, independent women who have weathered storms and risen above challenges. They may not fully understand the depth of a mother’s emotional bond until they walk the path of parenthood themselves—but that’s the beauty of life. Some lessons can only be lived, not explained.

Light

I have always tried to be a shining light in their moments of darkness, a role model they could look to, and a safe place to turn when life felt heavy. As parents, we often want to protect our children from cliffs we once fell from, or ones we’ve seen others tumble over. But the truth is, we cannot shield them from every fall. We can only pray that they find their path, dodge those cliffs, and rise stronger from the lesson's life places before them.

Parenting is not about control—it is about guidance. We can teach them what we believe is right and wrong, but ultimately, it is their character that must grow strong enough to discern the difference. I’ve learned that sometimes my words alone are not enough; they need a village, a circle of voices, and advocates who echo the same truths.

When my daughters struggle—whether emotionally, financially, or in relationships—I feel their pain as if it were my own. The bond we share is so deep that their burdens become mine. I leap into problem-solving, not to interfere, but because my heart longs for their happiness. Perhaps this instinct comes from raising them as a single mother, carrying both roles, and wanting to give them the best foundation possible.

Letting Go

Over the years, one truth has remained constant: prayer always helps. No matter how much I want to fix things, their journey is theirs to navigate. I can advise, support, and love, but at the end of the day, it is the lessons instilled in them as children that will guide their choices as adults.

And here lies the greatest lesson of all: our decisions shape our future. As parents, mentors, or friends, we can only plant seeds of wisdom. It is up to each person to water those seeds and grow into who they are meant to be.

So may you always have a powerful village in your corner. And if your village feels small, may you find at least one strong, like-minded advocate to walk beside you. Because life is not about avoiding cliffs—it is about learning to climb mountains. And when we climb together, we rise higher than we ever could alone.

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Peacefully yours, in purpose and Peace!

Ruthie O