Stone Stories: Life Stages

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.
Proverbs 3:1-2

Each woman's life naturally progresses through various stages of development.

Stage One: 0 to 5 Years
This is the foundational stage of development, in which a baby is nurtured and loved for who she is.The parent is the primary caregiver and creates a safe environment for this precious gift. Her primary caregivers are her role models at this time.

Stage Two: 6 to 9 Years
Her self-esteem is intact at this stage. She develops girlfriends, is close with her mother and likes to talk to her dad. It is an age of discovery. She begins to understand who God is and that sin separates her from him.

Stage Three: 10 to 20 Years
This stage marks the onset of puberty.Her world begins to change. She becomes more tempted by peer pressure, develops an interest in boys and tends to argue more with her mother. It is a very awkward time. As she reaches her late teens, she starts to develop a sense of identity apart from her mom and dad.

Stage Four: 21 to 40 Years
The lifestyle choices a woman makes during this stage will shape the rest of her life.It is probably the busiest time of a woman's life. Decisions about career, marriage and family are generally made during this stage as she begins to recognize her gifts and influence. When she looks in the mirror, she sees the face of her mother more and more and begins to realize the tremendous influence her mother had on her.

Stage Five: 41 to 60 Years
This is the time when the lifestyle choices she made earlier begin to play a big role. Stressful events such as children leaving home- leaving no one to care for- often takes place during this stage, adding to the emotional highs and lows. This stage is a time for accomplishing goals she set aside years before.

Stage Six: 61+ Years
There are many factors that influence this stage of a woman's life. As she redefines her identity, she realizes she enjoys the freedom and flexibility that these years bring. There are greater opportunities at this stage to be active in her community, to enjoy grandchildren and to have mentoring relationships. She is not affected by the view of some that she is past her prime but instead seeks to make every day count.

It was a bittersweet thing to see what stage I am in now, to reminisce of my childhood, to know that the girls are in two different stages. Wow!!

This also reminded me of a few songs!
It Won't Be Like This For Long - Darius Rucker

You're Gonna Miss This - Trace Adkins

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Turn! Turn! Turn!(To Everything There Is A Season) - The Byrds
The words adapted from the Book of Ecclesiastes