Wednesday November 28th, 2007
I wonder if relationships forged at such a young age last. They will always be cousins, but will they always share secrets by nightlight? Do these early bonding experiences, these days and hours spent next to each other, do they prove to be the glue of adulthood?
They will have to take responsibility for their own friendship in a few short years, and though their parents might encourage it, ultimately their love is their own. They choose to love and to be hurt or not hurt; they will each choose to hold the other in her heart. Or not.
My hope, my prayer, is that these 5 and 6 year old experiences will be a foundation for a mature relationship someday; that they will as young mothers, someday, smile about memories of long car rides and falling asleep on each other. I trust that they will use these visits as a base for the future.
New memories. New laughter. Many new smiles. Memory-building is a good thing.
Oh I hope that for my kids too! I only have one first cousin and we hardly ever saw her. So I love seeing my kids with their cousins. The relationship is so beautiful. I treasure the time they get with their cousins as much as they do. It is hard when they do not live close, but the time they have together and the memories they make are priceless. I pray the relationships grow stronger over time. I can see the attachment Morgan has to one of her older cousins – they adore each other. When they are together it is like there is no one else around. I envy that a bit since I never had a cousin to experience that with. I am so glad my children are able to have that bond.
I bet they will. My cousin Amy and I were like that, and we still share secrets by nightlight when we are together!
How fun that they got to spend that time together!
I bet they will stay close – they are close in age and will have these years to build that bond. I pray mu kids stay close to their cousins too – mine are much older than yours and so far they have.
Hi Sarah!
I’ve been ‘in my shell’ lately, but I have been reading your blog everyday. I loved reading about your trip to England, and thought about you and your family often. I was praying for peace in the midst of the craziness, and for lifelong memories forged in a few short days.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I hope that Naomi is finding comfort in her own home and time zone. And that Hope will tuck those memories away in a part of her heart that will keep them safe.
I’m glad you had a good trip! I’ve missed you!
I hope so. We have friends that are as close as family, maybe closer. I sure hope our children stay connected over the years.
they will. my cousin janny and i had that kind of a relationship growing up, and now she is one of my best friends. when we talk on the phone, we can talk for hours about anything. hope and madelyn will be the same, don’t worry.
Cuties.
I hope that for them, too. And for you.
I certainly hope so—-my children have cousins scattered throughout the U.S.
Why are they living in England and how long will they be there?
What/How will you cultivate that bond now that you are home? Any good ideas to share?
If you keep in close contact, I think they’ll stay close friends. I am close with my 2 cousins still, and I think I owe that to many a summer vacation with them.