Big Picture

Dear Gabriel,

Remember the 'big picture'. I have had many experiences that have taught me to step back from a situation in order to solve it effectively...residential treatment centers, dealing with crazy teenagers, dealing with their parents, teaching employees, tutoring business owners, marketing plans, inner city Chicago, massage clients, dealing with doctors, roaming around Russia, getting lost in DC, too long of road trips with family, having over 40 roommates, project management... I have so many stories about each 'chapter' in my life.

But no matter what each experience, each chapter, each day and each moment teach me about the 'big picture'. It is true that 'hindsight is 100% vision and understanding'. When I look back at the conflicts and stress I have made it through I remember no matter what, everything turns out just fine. I remember to act respectfully, stand up for what I believe in and set my boundaries. I remember to see the 'big picture'. What a gift!

I am so grateful for conflict. I am so grateful for what it teaches me about the 'big picture'. I hope I can teach you about it too. I hope every parent remembers the beauty of getting through daily conflict and stress in order to see the 'big picture'.

I love you,

Your Mom