the real work begins with brokenness

today I found my first evidence this spring

somewhere there is new momma looking out for her baby(ies)

and the first thing she can do is take the broken shell away from the nest

over the years I have tried to look out for my babies

and sometimes that meant taking things away to protect them

I did my best to teach them to be able to take care of themselves

encouraging them to fly and be brave enough to leave the nest was easy

allowing them to actually do it, with my blessing, was much more difficult

I am beyond thankful God allowed me to be momma to these (now) adults