Pride and Joy

Today was a good day. I watched my son make a choice that deserved a standing ovation. I'm sure his people in heaven gave him one too. I know I am. It was one of the hardest decisions he's probably ever made, and probably ever will make. He walked away from love.

I believe it will come back to him. He's a good looking, goodhearted young man. A lot of women find him very attractive. That brings great opportunities in this life to fail and to succeed. Of course it's squashing my heart to see him hurt but I know it will work out.

One day his choice to let someone go will come back to him. Most likely not in the form of her, but someone better. I don't know why some of us have complicated loves lives that feel like a series of losses and why others love once. Maybe twice.

There are no answers only choices. Good ones and bad ones. Right ones and wrong ones and we have to live with them. We all go to bed with ourselves every night. Do we like who we're with? Are we proud of our choices? As a person who has made seemingly a series of bad choices I'm thrilled to see my son make a good one. One he can live with. One that will probably usher into his life a goodhearted lady with a life of integrity like his. I can't wait to see it because I don't know anyone who deserves it more!