Describe one habit that brings you joy.
I have made a daily habit out of texting my kids good morning, telling them to be careful driving and wishing them a nice day. I started doing this when my son was a freshman in college and living in the dorm. Initially my texts were to say good morning so when he answered me I knew he was awake for his first morning class. I continued that throughout his college and graduate school years and for my daughter as well. These morning greetings are my way of making sure that each of my children are in a good headspace to start their day. Sometimes it’s an inspirational quote or a Bible verse or a good luck on your big thing for the day. My kids are both in their early and mid twenties. My son already has a masters degree and is a year away from applying to medical school. My daughter is entering her final year of undergrad and is a year away from becoming an elementary school teacher. At this stage of their lives I’m less about helicoptering them and more about equipping them with the tools they need to survive in this crazy world. It’s not the text messages that bring me joy, it’s their happiness and watching them become the people God created them to be. I think I’ll be doing these morning greetings for the rest of my life.
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