Leaning into the Unknown – A Mother's Silent Strength
Today was the day I had to let go. Not forever—just for a little while. But for a mom like me, it still felt like a leap.
Our eldest was off on a school camping trip to Geneva. Two hours away. No parents. Just classmates, teachers, nature… and freedom. For him, it was a dream. For me, it was a moment that tugged deeply at the strings of my heart.
I found myself doing what most moms do when they’re quietly nervous—we prepare. I made sure he had enough food to last the day (and then some).
Packed his raincoat, emergency safety blanket, baby wipes, and of course, his water bottle filled with Kangen water—hydration and hope in one.
But more than that, I filled his heart with gentle reminders:
“Pray when you get on the bus. Pray before you hike. Pray before you sleep. And remember—you are never alone.”
Truth is, a part of me wanted to follow the bus. To trail behind quietly, just to know I was close.
But I stopped. I remembered my own childhood—the field trips, the freedom, the joy of being trusted.
I realized my parents probably felt the same. And yet, they let me go.
They gave me the gift of experience. The space to grow.
So today, I did the same. I didn’t follow. I trusted.
I spent the day with quiet prayers tucked into every hour.
And when we saw him again—when that car door opened and he came rushing in with a smile so wide, eyes sparkling with stories—my heart knew.
He needed this.
Not just the trip, but the freedom to go without us. To walk through a new experience with courage.
To feel what it's like to face a little fear and come out the other side stronger.
His stories?
Wild.
Silly.
Unforgettable.
It was clear—this was a core memory in the making. And for me, that was enough.
Letting go wasn’t easy.
But it was worth it.
Because I didn’t just let him go—I let him grow.
And maybe that’s the quiet work of motherhood…
Loving deeply.
Worrying silently.
Letting go gradually.
Trusting fully.
One adventure at a time.
Mamas, have you had a moment like this?
A time when you had to take a deep breath and trust your child with the world?
Share your story in the comments or send me a message—I’d love to hear how you found courage in letting go.
Because we’re all on this journey together.
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