My heart grew the day you began

you and I had this connection right from the beginning

my fears became reality the day we first met face to face

you were so small, so beautiful, so innocent

my arms became tender the day you first felt them

you calmed .........

feeling protected and comforted the bond was beginning

your tiny fingers tightly griping mine

looking back I feel so privileged

to have heard your first cry....word and foreign sentence

to have witnessed your first step, smile , your first tooth

as the years passed we shared so many firsts

Images I cant let go of

your first day of school, your excitement and wonder

proudly I watched on as you grew

stronger, older......and more independent

your first 'friend', first heartache

your first day of high school.....and all of your accomplishments to date


today my heart hurt as I had to let go a little more

realizing my precious adorable little child

had grown into this amazing young adult before my eyes

Independent, strong striving to achieve.....

focused on your goals, you tread forward

taking this next step in your life

your fingers no longer tiny.....

your grip no longer tight

your hand letting go of mine

and although proud and smiling

my heart was once again aching

the days of you greeting me

seeing your smile, hearing your laughter

of you being my pesty imp

the days of feeling your tiny hand in mine

were coming to an end

making room for new chapters, new experiences

I am so proud , my life so much fuller and brighter

because you are in it.