I’ve been thinking a lot lately….about many different things. I come from a family of strong women, very strong women. During a conversation with my mother a few weekends ago, we discussed what each generation of these wonderful strong women has given to the next generation. My grandmother’s generation has given us the right to work instead of only being a homemaker. My mother’s generation has given us equality, opening doors in the workforce that were only reserved for men. What wonderful gifts these have been! However, I’ve been feeling that there is a lot to live up to. What is my generation giving?
I’ve realized that my entire life has been a journey on the road less travelled. My path has always been different…no matter how I longed to travel on well-known paths. Growing up, we moved a lot…almost every two years, not because of any connection to the military! My parents divorced when I was 20…and it was a complete shock as they never fought! I had my first son at 22 and became a single mother at 23. I met my husband when my son was 3 and we welcomed another beautiful boy 4 years later. I’ve worked in retail, in purchasing and logistics, and have run my own small home-based business. We’ve discovered that my oldest son has ADHD, and I’ve been his strongest advocate ever since. Not quite the path I had imagined for myself.
So, what will I give to my sons’ generation? I will give them the ability to choose. The option to choose to walk the path less travelled, the choice to follow their dreams and the choice to embrace the things that make us unique, different, and special. The choice to be whatever you want to be, even in a world of many expectations. And I am making a choice today too. I choose to embrace my path. I choose to be different. I choose to be creative, to inspire, to be myself. I hope you’ll join me on my journey on the path less travelled.
~Angie
pbulner said:
Love the post…your an amazing woman with the strength of warrior. It was awesome having you as a friend and neighbor.
SomeCrafty said:
Thank you so much! I loved having you as a neighbor as well…sure wish it was for longer. I learned a lot from you.
Mom said:
You too are a strong woman Angie! I am very proud of the woman you are….and I do love your blog! The world has changed and with its fast pace, there are way too many expectations. Your blog clearly says it’s time to slow down….and at the very least, that this is what you have chosen as you have discovered what your journey means at this time and have decided to embrace all of your experiences more positively!
We do have great discussions….and look forward to more…as well as your blogs! I am always and forever there for you….love, Mom xo
SomeCrafty said:
Thank you Mom! I’ve learned to be strong from you! And I’ve also learned from you the importance of slowing down…even if it took me a while. Love you! xo
STA said:
Congrats on the first blog! 🙂 You are a strong woman….I mean I left you alone after what, two days(?), on the new job! And you survived! 😉 And you’ve survived everything else thrown your way the almost 10 years since then.
I’ve been following a few blogs since my mat leave started and have a new appreciation for them so I look forward to adding a new one to my reading list. Have fun!
SomeCrafty said:
Thanks Sta! Yes, you left for England two days after my first day as your assistant manager! And that was after we got hit by Hurricane Juan as well. Life has certainly thrown a lot at me and I wouldn’t change a thing…after all, it made me who I am today. Enjoy your mat leave and your beautiful family!
kisstheground said:
Wonderful post. Your sons are lucky guys to have such a lovely and insightful mom.
SomeCrafty said:
Thanks so much…and since you know my mother, you also know where I got it from!