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SACRFICES OVER THE YEARS

October 26, 2006 | by Natalie Caine | 2 Comments

I am curious about what sacrifices you made over the years of parenting. For sure, sleep and money would be on my list. I don

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  1. Cascajo says:
    October 28, 2006 at 10:40 pm

    I think the biggest sacrifice is being available to encourage them in growing to being the best that they can as individuals. Which means being flexible to what is best for our children. Sometimes it’s best to be physically there for them and sometimes it’s best to give them space. Sometimes it’s best to know how they feel NOW and sometimes it’s best to let them tell you how they are feeling when they can put it into words.Sometimes it is the time to encourage and sometimes it is the time to just be silent and listen. Availability. Right now, I want to be available emotionally, spiritually, and if needed physically for my children as I always tried to be, even though my children are 19 and 20 and live in two different parts of the country than we do.

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  2. Jane McCauley says:
    November 14, 2006 at 3:32 pm

    Today I’m thinking about the one mom you spoke of and communication. My daughter and I were always close and talked about everything. . . something has changed and she no longer wants to do that. I’m trying not to be hurt by it, but it’s hard. We used to email a lot, but now if I ask a question she doesn’t want to answer, I just never hear from her. She started school calling on a fairly regular basis, but it’s getting less and less. I find myself wondering how we will get along during Thanksgiving break. Our relationship has changed and that would be alright if it were a good change, but I don’t think it is. I hope I’m overreacting and everything will be fine.
    Jane

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