Life changes us

I read something on Facebook this morning that Angela's ""my niece"" step daughter had put on. And it made me think about how life changes us. I remember thinking when I was young, that I'd never be, as some of the older people I knew were. It seemed to me that many of them were bitter and judgemental. And I certainly would never be, even close to what they were. Well here I am some forty years later. Although I don't think I'm either of these things, I'm sure that some of the younger people close to me, believe me to be.

Life does change a person, and what I perceived as bitterness way back then, was just the worry that was showing in the eyes of someone who cared about me. And knew that I was heading down the wrong path. What I saw as judgemental, was them trying to guide me in a straighter, more productive path in life.

You see, we as care providers, whether it be parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or whoever the person might be, have learned from our own experiences. We don't want the younger, less experienced person to make the same mistakes that we made.

But we are also wise enough to know that they too, perceive us as the bitter and judgemental old people that we thought our caregivers to be.

What I have learned, is that sometimes all anyone as a parent can do is let our children go and make their own mistakes, and be there for them when they fall. With love and understanding. That is if they let us. Which sometimes they won't. Other wise the only thing is, just leave it in Gods capable hands, and pray that God will show them the way.

Until next time God bless