No parent is perfect; we all can look back and think of things we could’ve done to help our children be better prepared for adulthood. And sometimes it’s best to admit it to them and encourage them to learn from our mistakes. – Billy Graham

Maggie turned 18 on Saturday. The list of things I’ve fallen short on in preparing her for adulthood has made itself more and more clear as she’s approached this milestone (that, and moving to college soon).

So many things I wish I could say or do to get her ready.

So many things I wish I had said or done differently.

When I think of where and how I have fallen short – I try to think of it like looking in the mirror.

I should face the results of my choices and the results I’ve created – but not focus on it to the exclusion of getting to work on the next best action I can take.

If we spend our lives looking in the mirror – whether it be for vanity, narcissism, or regretting our mistakes – we will miss out on what we are really here for – to be of service with love.

Maggie turned 18 – time to learn how I messed up – then get focused on this next stage of life – supporting a young woman as she makes her way in the world.

Wish me luck.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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