I'm experiencing one of the more difficult parts of parenting, letting go. It's harder because Jake is living with me so I see first hand how he runs his life. I have total faith and trust in him and his ability to succeed. The issue I'm grappling with is mine not his. It's a philosophy I have often talked about...allowing your child to be who they are - not what you think they should be. This is definitely easier said than done.

Ask every loving parent what they want for their child. They will most likely answer to be happy and find passion, love and good friends in their life. However, we cannot control their destiny. Each child needs to find their own path.

We can only be tour guides. I need to remind myself of that everyday.