Problems

My late husband's Grandma Julia was fond of reminding young parents that, "The best time of your life is when your children are on your lap." I can see what she meant, now. When children are small, you always know where they are and their owies can be fixed with a kiss and a band-aid. During the teenage years, half the time you don't know where the heck they are and their problems are not so easily mended. Later on, adult offspring have grown-up issues---marital disasters, financial problems, children who act like they did. All we can do then is offer love and support, give advice when asked and remind them that we conquered the tough times and they will too. It takes an abundance of faith to survive this sojourn on Earth.