A Challenge of Heart

What a strange task: to cuddle my children into independence.  The embrace and 

affirmation help them feel secure and self assured, encouraging them to explore 

the world.  

What a strange, heart challenging enterprise: daring a close bond to launch a 

separate life, giving a steadfast love to assure a strong leave-taking.

Would I give up the hugs? No.  Yet each one creeps closer to an empty nest.  

And that is at it should be. 

Blessings Be.