Comments on: Journey to Sixteen: My Son Zach

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By: Heather Dugan

Heather Dugan — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:48:57 +0000

Hi Terry! You state the goal well: “(to) look at the heart of your child instead of just looking at the day to day grind that parenting brings”. We can unwittingly sacrifice the significant for the mundane simply because it’s more pervasive and insistent. Gotta love the milestones that make it all so clear…

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:42:16 +0000

A great written tribute to what sounds like a fine young man. I have a son who is twenty and in the Navy. I am very proud of him. I also have an eight year old and a nine year old, and I am enjoying every minute of their childhood – these will be the last two until the grandkids come. It is great to be able to sit back and look at the heart of your child instead of just looking at the day to day grind that parenting brings. Thanks for sharing this, Heather. It makes me appreciate my own children more!

By: Heather Dugan

Heather Dugan — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:06:14 +0000

sjoukes,
That’s the best! I bet you smile everytime you remember that wistful little face!!
At least you know he’s set the mark appropriately high for his own future wife…

By: Heather Dugan

Heather Dugan — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:03:49 +0000

mee mOe,
I know you’re very connected with your family too. We lost my parents far too early. I think loss can refine your perspective in a very valuable way though. Gratitude for one another is a great gift.

By: Heather Dugan

Heather Dugan — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:01:45 +0000

Thanks Jim,
I’m awfully proud of him. I’m really glad Zach’s my first-born. It’s so much easier to grow the others well with a quality “big brother”.

By: Heather Dugan

Heather Dugan — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:57:46 +0000

Rino,
It’s all “the best” isn’t it? There’s a bittersweet pang as they grow away from each stage of childhood, but the fun of finding new connections with my kids as they mature is truly a thrill.
I know from reading your posts that you are creating “possibilities” for your kids simply in the way you discover your own. We lead by example…

By: sjoukes

sjoukes — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:05:17 +0000

that was beautifully written..what a lovely story about a Mum and her son..
it reminded me of what my youngest said to me one day in the bathroom(now 22)I think he was about 5 or 6 at the time..he said…your’e a good wife ar’nt you..and then he said you can’t be MY wife can you ? I think that is the best compliment I have ever had…it was said with such regret..and I’m sure to make me feel good too

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:14:03 +0000

Hi Heather:

I haven’t visited in a while, thought I’d pop in. Belated congratulations to your son on his birthday. He sounds like a great young man, with an even greater mom. (C;

Jim

By: mee mOe

mee mOe — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:43:46 +0000

That is an amazing story, and I am sure your son is proud of you, it sounds like genuine love between mother and son…thanks for sharing…*smiles*