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Thursday, March 04, 2010 by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
I'm on a "spring has sprung" kick. If you've been reading this blog, you've probably noticed.
Yesterday morning, I ventured into the woods for a hike. I enjoyed the adventures of climbing up and down hills in the woods. Before I knew it, I was hopelessly lost. I kept thinking I knew which direction I should go, but it just wasn't working out. Quite a metaphor for life at times too!
When I ask my toddler, "Whom do we ask for help when we don't know which way to go?", she screams "MAP!" (Some of you know exactly who I am talking about, and if you don't, chances are you will soon learn!). Anyhow, wouldn't that be great if it were true.
I sometimes wonder about the decisions I make for my child. Is this the right program? The right way to have her learn? Then, there's the even bigger decisions that affect our lives. You know, things like the right financial decision. The right career choice. And, so on and so on and so on.
Sometimes doing the right thing for my child isn't clear. Sometimes doing the right thing doesn't seem easy. During these times, I wish I had a map to guide me.
An hour and a half later, I found my way out of the woods. I was quite relieved and even a bit giddy. Maybe it is a little fun to get lost sometimes.
Forget the map, I'll find my own way.
Our kids are all different. Even with all the books and information, sometimes we have to blaze our own trail.
Where are you with your child today? What decisions are you pondering? Where do you want to go?
