Dear Mother, You Are Not the Captain

Dear Mother,

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You are not the captain.

You are not the tide.

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If, at times, you feel in control,

It is only because the wind isn’t blowing.

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The journey with a preemie is not straight.

It is not smooth,

And you will come face to face with your breaking point.

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Once you realize this journey is less of your own,

You will begin to see beauty in each moment.

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You cannot control the waves,

But you can change where you watch them break.

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Take a step back,

A deep breath,

And be brave enough to open your eyes.

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Welcome to the scenic route.

Its beauty will bring you to your knees.

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Love,

The Mother