YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO DREAM BIG

My mother is 67 years young, (I don't think she minds me sharing that) and she continues to teach and inspire me. At the end of August, my mother will be starting a one year adventure in self discovery and change by traveling to Albuquerque, New Mexico to work as an intern at The Center for Action and Contemplation, founded by Father Richard Rohr. She's leaving behind her familiar surroundings, her friends, her mother, her family and husband, not for any negative reasons, but because she feels called to grow and 'be more' and she's decided to rise to the challenge. Although many people may not understand it, my father is fully supportive and I'm backing her all the way.

My mother is no stranger to accomplishment and change, nor to a life that doesn't follow the typical time line. She married young, had six children, one of which with special needs, and mothered numerous foster children throughout her life. She graduated from Nursing School in her 50's as one of the top in her class. I can honestly say that my mother was my first 'coach'. She challenged me to think differently, stand for my convictions and values, consider the unconventional, and her actions have always shouted much louder than her words. Although I didn't always understand her reasons at the time, I've learned from mom that I need to be open to a path of constant growth, change and seizing opportunities.

She's seizing this one and flying high with it. Thank God for cellphones so we can have our usual weekly visit. She's not a blogger or big e-mail user, but I'll keep you updated on this fantastic lady. I am in awe of her.

She would be the first to scoff at the old excuse of 'I'm too old to do that.' She would say---'Too old to do what? Are you kidding? You're still alive!"

YOU GO MOM!

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