Not what I expected.
Empty Nest ......
brings sadness, emptiness, and reflections on things of the past and future.
I have come to realize that I had dreams in high school that were not like the typical teenager. All I wanted was to get married, have babies (four to be exact) and own a daycare. I did just that. Life was not always easy but I found my happiness in my children. They were my life.
Most of my children are grown up. My baby girl has 1.5 years left at home and then shes gone off to college. I realized this a few years ago and that's why I decided it was time for me.... that is why I took charge and lost weight and got healthier. I still have some to lose, and I'm not giving up.
I have never regretted the life Ive had but now, I realize Ive lived my life for them and never really had a life of my own. Ive had low self confidence and felt that I deserved all the bad that has ever happened to me.
You would never know that all that is inside me when you look at the smile in my "selfies"
The worst thing I can imagine in life is not having my children on my side. Not having them love me and wanting to spend time with me would kill me. I have found myself making decisions for them and not me. I don't even know if that is the right thing to do.
For years I have chosen a " word of the year" something to strive for, think about and attempt to obtain through out the year. This year was several words....
> peace
>happiness
>time with friends
I have spoken with a few friends who know exactly where I am right now because they are somewhere close to being where I am
All I can do is pray that I make the right decisions from here on out. Ive never really lived life for me. Every job, every decision has always been for my children/family. Its hard to learn to live for yourself.
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