My Journey’s My Own

I’m not in a relationship; I’m a partner in a marriage.

I’m not raising children; I’m guiding my children to adulthood.

I’m not an employee; I’m a valuable part of a highly trained team.

I’m not just a friend; I’m the person you can call at all hours when you need to talk. The one you laugh with until we cry or pee our pants. The one that holds you if needed and will fight for you and with you.

I’m not just a mother; I’m there for you always. In any way needed. I’m the one you can always count on. The only one that will continue to love you through everything life throws at you. I’ll always be on your side and you’ll always come first.

I’m not just your wife; I’m your lover, your best friend, the one who will hold you up when you’re down, the one who shares in our joys and hurts. I’m the one who can’t imagine a life without you. I’m the one who will hold you just to feel your presence. I’m the one who vowed, long ago, to be everything you needed.

I’m not just a grandmother; I’m the one you can always come to for snuggles and laughter. For little treats and silly games. I’m the one who holds the history of where your people came from. Who they were. I’m the story collector and the one you can ask for advice. You have a part of my heart and I have yours.

I am a woman; I am who I am. I am my mothers daughter, a fierce sister, a doting aunt, and a keeper of secrets. I’m a part of the earth, wind and stars. The forest is my sanctuary. I see beauty in everything. I can feel the earth and it’s creatures with my soul. I am one who feels more than most realize.

I am a creature of the day and night. One who sees things most ignore. One who feels deep into the soul and never forgets to honor the earth. My memory is long, my love is deep and my soul holds my ancestors close. Their knowledge and strength seeps from my pores. Their whispers guide me and one day when I join them, I will whisper to you.

Listen closely my love.