Amazing how often I have heard that "I am almost 18". My usual answer was "Yeah So!". Yet , then I would hear in the same breath " I am only a kid". My answer to that is "No can't have one foot in one world and one in the other when convenient for you."  When did 18 become that all elusive magic number, I am curious. 

They aren't really adults, yet they aren't children anymore.  Most kids seem to believe though that once they turn 18, that they don't need to be parented.

Without invading her privacy and out of  respect for her, the story can not be told in full length. Only the tidbits I am going to share. So that brings me here, my almost 18 year old has decided I am not allowed to parent anymore. I am only allowed to now watch from the sidelines. I can only be her Mom, when she wants me to be her Mom. 

Many days, I have sat and remembered what once used to be my precious baby girl and now the almost woman who has replaced her. If I said I was proud or approved of what she is doing or who she has become, I would be telling you a lie. And as much as I love her, I still have to be honest with myself.  I handle it well most days, there are still many though that the pain of rejection is often to much to bear. And unfortunately, these events have affected more than me and her, they have affected many. They have destroyed relationships that I am not sure, can be repaired, at least not for now and  maybe even never.  Sides were chosen and lines have been crossed. 

So now I spend everyday praying and trying to find solace in my God and the fact that someday, maybe not today or even tomorrow, she will have to look back. I pray that God helps her to make the right choices, for her well being, and most of all her soul. The only other thing is to remind her daily that I Love Her! and always will. And still I know that, that is not enough to change what is, what has been, and even what will be.

I have always shared with all of you my faith on this blog and that has and will never change. But I thought I might share with you that I also believe that there are things that are unexplainable out there.

I spent a great deal of time reading and checking out other sites and it is amazing to see that there are many people in this world that feel the same way. They have had experiences that they can not in any way explain. Whether it be ghosts or demons? I am not sure, but some of the stories are often down right scary.  So I thought I might ask have you or someone you know ever experienced something you can not explain?
If you have then please visit my newest venture http://chesapeakehaunted.com/ that goes live tonight at midnight. This is a site that a few of my friends and myself have put together so that people can know the things that each of us have experienced. Also, if you would like to share please feel free.