Then sings my soul!
It’s usually my tag line, but with these boys and their cousins, it’s where it all begins.
Then.
Sings.
My.
Soul.
I came into my stepkids’ lives when they were older.
Their relationship with their dad was complicated,
And I wasn’t quite sure where I fit into the equation.
Over the years, I have come to know them as incredible human beings.
I love them dearly and I believe they love me.
And then came the grands!!!!
Oh my goodness!
The grands!!!!
Tonight I walked to the oldest’s baseball practice across town.
(Yes, walked….but that’s a Slice for a different day.)
I did it just for the chance to breathe some of the same air.
I knew he’d be busy.
I knew his dad – my oldest stepson – would be busy too.
But I knew I’d be able to see them in their element.
My stepson is step dad to this precious boy, our oldest grandson.
He is at every practice.
He is at every game.
He loves this boy…
And he parents this boy….
And he makes a difference!
And my soul does sing….
It sings to see the love and strength of their connection.
It sings to see the pride in B’s eyes.
It sings to see that B and he know right where they belong.
And then.
As the sun set over the field and the night hawks moved in….
When the evening couldn’t have been any more beautiful….
When it was time for me to walk back across town….
One of the team moms asked if I was I.’s mom.
“No,” I said.
“I’m one of the Grandmas.”
And I knew.
I absolutely knew….
I’m right where I belong as well.
Then sings my soul….
I love the picture of love and belonging your post provides.
Thank you!
“Then sings my soul” I absolutely love that! The photo actually embodies that completely. You can see your soul singing with those boys! When you describe the relationship your stepson has with his stepson, it’s beautiful. We need more role models for blended families across the generations like this! Excellent slice!
One of the things I admire and appreciate the most about my steps is the relationships they have with each of their “mommas.” They are incredibly close to their mom — of course — but they also have deep and unique relationships with both my husband’s 2nd wife and with me.
Pretty awesome, these peeps…. ❤
As a stepchild myself I can feel the genuine love and appreciation you have for the relationships with stepson and the grands.
Thank you.
I count them among my greatest blessings.
The joy of seeing your children do well in their relationships is such a pleasure.
Agreed! And seeing them as parents is the absolute best.
Wow, poetic and beautiful. A testament to grandparenting and parenting, it’s all about “breathing in the same air.” Love it!
Thank you.
The kids (both generations!) are my heart.
It’s always interesting how love and respect literally transcend any and all labels! There is a special love between all parents and grands – it does not require a blood relationship . . . only love!
…and how blessed we are by that love!
What a beautiful piece. Love the photo of you and the grands. As a step-parent, I know the fine line we walk – but what a blessing are those grandbabies.
There is no joy that that found in a day spent with the Grands. Makes the delicate walk on that fine line feel like it’s been nothin’ but a thing! 😉