So the hot topic of discussion lately among my friends seems to be our changing roles as mothers. I know I've been a mother almost half my life - a caretaker - concerned first for the welfare of my children. Now I'm facing the end of that phase - no one needs taking care of and worry is about all I can do and call it concern. Fortunately I'm married to my best friend and know my time will be filled but it still leaves an initial void.

I'm sad. I miss being a mom. I miss helping with homework, answering questions about life, driving carpool and so much more I can't think of! Life is full of seasons and this is one coming to an end with another opening up. Some season changes are exciting - like getting married, starting a family, starting a career or business - - this season change is bittersweet sad. Probably because I loved every minute of my mothering years! From being pregnant, changing diapers, nursing, terrible twos, reading stories, making lunch, play dates, play dough, pre school at home, driving car pool, baseball, basketball, football practice (smelly car rides) I could go on. I loved it all - every day.

Now I'm daily praying for God to show me my next season - the next steps and praying I love them as fully as I've loved the past 25 years.