THE BUTTERFLY EVOLUTION OF BEING A MOM
I am ‘Mom’ Called out by my children in their need, in their joy, in their suffering From their little voices calling out endlessly, I hear them and wrap them in the cocoon of my love: “Mom, look at me!” “Mom, I need you!” “Mom, I love you!” “Mom…..” To teen anguish and enthusiasm, I watch as their wings break through the cocoon: “Mom, I need a hug.” “Mom, I can do it on my own.” “Mom, can you please go away?” “Mom, can you help me?” “Mom, can you take me to….” “Mom, can I go…..” “Mom, let me show you this…” “Mom…….” To mature voices, calling out to me as they use their wings to fly: “Mom, I’ve been accepted at…” “Mom, I’m going to….” “Mom, I’m getting married….” “Mom, we’re having a baby!” “Mom…..” The intentional evolution completed I joyfully watch my children fly on their own and every now and then our wings touch… 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 On December 25, 2023 I received a beautiful gift from my daughter, Evelyn Joy Hoelscher.