By Carol Fleming

Today is March 13th, 2003. 

Today my daughter is 18 years old. 

Today I now have 2 adult children. 

Today my babies are grown and can leave anytime. 

Today I am incredibly proud of and grateful for my children, alive and well.

Today I am grieving over the passing of this stage of motherhood. 

Today I am tentatively looking towards the next stage of my life with fears and hopes and excitement. 

Today is the best day in my life, as they all have been.