In two days, our second daughter turns 19. ❤️ on the Jewish calendar it’s already tonight and we spent it together 😘

As our daughter is about to turn 19, I’m reminded that young adulthood is also a season when parents learn to let go a little more—to trust, to hope for the best, and to keep loving while giving their children the space to become who they are meant to be, while allowing ourselves the space to become who we are meant to be, too. ❤️

This summer feels a little like standing between two doors, fully present in the moment, wherever we are.

As always I wish for her and all our children health, safety, happiness, luck, success, and to always be surrounded by the right people.

You sometimes do more than I would wish, but you seem to be riding your own wave with confidence, learning and growing through every experience.

May you always find the balance before you overflow—or, when you don’t, may you learn from it. I love you more than words can say. I know the music all too well, still learning the tune through life’s changes and the new cards being dealt.

On my side, I’m learning to let go of what I can’t carry and what isn’t mine to carry. Your mom is looking forward to a moment of calm and sweetness, the five of us with Ruby, together again—celebrating you and simply enjoying being together.

With all my love,

Maman ❤️