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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

This won't be easy.

Sometimes opening up here on the blog is hard work, because you begin to feel so vulnerable for putting yourself out there. Then you are shown love, and respect for being "honest" and not sugarcoating everything.
So I'm here to tell you, my life isn't perfect. Shocker!

As most of you know, a few months back...I revealed some pretty difficult stuff from my past. That list included some stuff about my mom. You can read here. So why am I sharing this this morning?
Two days ago, I woke up to a text from my mom...telling me she bought a plane ticket to move home. After well over a year and a half of living in Hawaii, she was ready to get her life together and be a part of our lives again.


I won't go into the details of her living situation, but it wasn't glamorous, trust me.
I worried about her every day, and every single night before bed, without forgetting, I'd pray for her. I prayed for her to be safe, to be happy, and for God to touch her heart and ignite something in her that made her want to come home. You might call me selfish for that last part, because she was finally happy where she was...but I missed her too much. I missed my best friend.

My goofy brother and mom.
We had that relationship where I could tell her anything. She and I would run to McDonald's on a school night at 11:30 PM because we were both craving Sweet Tea like nobody's business. She was the mom to make me laugh so hard I cried, and have sleepovers with me in my bedroom.


She was the mom to help me make up excuses when I didn't want to go out with friends.
She was the mom to curl my hair because I didn't know how.


Who let me see rated R movies before I was 17. The one who would challenge me to eat an entire LARGE 3 way at Skyline (you Cincinnati bloggers know how big it is!), to drive me to my first job, and who didn't judge me when I made some of the stupidest mistakes in high school. She's the mom who made it home for  arguably the biggest day of my life, and celebrated with me all week long.


She is the mom who is coming home tomorrow.
I know it won't be easy, or immediately back to how it was, but I'm excited to start a new chapter in my life with her in it. I'm excited for Caleb to actually have a relationship with his mother-in-law. I think it will be fun. I'm all grown up now...and we are both different people. I know there will be nights full of laughter, and some tears of healing as well. As rough as this journey ahead may be, I'm excited.


Mom, if you read this, I want you to know I'm here for you...and I love you, with all my heart.
We're so proud of you. Thanks for coming home.

29 comments:

  1. You are so sweet.. Praying for everything you are going through!

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  2. You're amazing K-Bug!!!! Prayers for this new chapter of you and your momma's relationship. MUAH!

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  3. What an exciting new era to begin! Momma back in town! And I can't imagine how it's excitement mixed up with a whoooole lotta other emotions. Prayers and LOTS of love!

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  4. Awww, this made me tear up... you really are amazing and she's lucky to have you for a daughter!

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  5. This is so sweet. Moms are just the best and I pray that you're momma finds love and happiness back at home!!

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  6. Praying for you both sweet girl!

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  7. Andd I'm tearing up by the end of this. I'm so glad she is coming home and you can start this new chapter developing your relationship! Mom's are one of the kind and having them near is the best! Thanks for sharing your sweet heart with us!

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  8. wow, this is so wonderful kayla. thinking of you and your mom!

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  9. I am so excited for you! and for caleb to be able to get close with her! I hope it all works out. Keep on smiling no matter what!!!

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  10. That is awesome, I hope this is the beginning of a great new chapter!

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  11. This is so wonderful. I am SO happy for you and your mom!

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  12. that's is wonderful Kayla! having your mom close to you means so much, i'm happy for you!

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  13. That's amazing that your mom is coming home! I'm definitely going to pray for a safe trip for her and for you and her. :)

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  14. Thanks for getting me all sorts of choked up at my desk. So happy for you and your family! This will be an amazing new chapter :)

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  15. I have tears reading this. I'm so thankful this is happening for all of you. Praying for you all my sweet friend!

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  16. LOVE THIS POST. You are the sweetest and deserve amazing things. So glad all your pieces in life are coming together! :)

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  17. Oh, Kayla! I am so happy for you and for your mom. This is wonderful news :)

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  18. So happy you and your mom can take this next step! Sure, it might be different at first, but I bet this next chapter will be AMAZING and everything will come together just how it is supposed to!! LOVE YOU.

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  19. Oh my goodness! I didn't know she ever went back after the wedding. But I'm glad she's finally coming home for good. :-)

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  20. After reading this I just want to hug you and your mom!!! She sounds like a lot of fun! I'm glad that you're choosing to be so positive about this new chapter with her being back home with you all!

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  21. This post made my heart swell. I am so happy that you are your mom are going to be able to mend yalls relationship. When things get tough just remember that God can heal all things - including broken relationships.

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  22. This is precious Kayla! I love this post. I admit, I'm terrible about opening up on the blog. I need to do more of it. I have tons of problems I could write about haha. You're very brave for posting yours :) It only inspires us more!! God is sooooo amazing.

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  23. this is such a sweet post. I am so happy for you! I'll pray for her journey and yours throughout the transition :) and Calebs!

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  24. My mom and I have a very close relationship also! I hope you two can get back to that & or as close as possible!
    Happy/excited for you!

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  25. Kayla, this is so exciting! I remember reading your story about her leaving. I know that this is going to be so great for everyone. And I am so thankful that your prayers have been answered. You two have so much to catch up on and reconnect! Enjoy every moment in this new chapter!

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  26. My dear sweet precious Kaylabelle! What an amazing person you are. I love you so much and my heart aches for you! Especially as I read this when it's 3 days after I was supposed to be there. I want you to know that I promise I am coming home to you. It just had to be delayed for a little bit. I can't wait to start again with you. I love you so much and I am amazingly proud of you. You are an incredible person and I can't wait to hold you in my arms and close to my soul!

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  28. I'm so happy for you, and I hope the transition goes well. That's one thing Hal had said he really feels like he missed out on, meeting and having a relationship with my mother, so I hope Caleb has areally good one with het in the future.

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