When Do We Stop Worrying?

I remember when my children were little and there weren't enough hours in the day, and I was pretty sure that sleep was a fantasy.  I kept thinking that it will be much easier when they are in school.  Then much easier when they drive.  Then much easier when they graduate from college and have jobs and homes of their own.  WELL...when I look back and think of all the worring I did, and all the sleepless nights I had because of the "what ifs",  it makes me question when (and if) the worrying ever ends.  When you are a parent your life changes in so many wonderful ways.  Along with that beauty and wonder comes the fears.  So here is some advice from someone who was born worried:  Do not let the "what ifs" ruin the present moment.  Every life comes with joy and sorrow.  In my experience, the hardest thing to watch is the sorrow your child is going through. (And, yes, it is our job to let them work it out on their own.)  They will probably be hurt by other kids, not make the team or get the part in a play they want, be broken hearted by a boy or girl, not get into the school they had their heart set on, and let's not even get started on jobs/careers.  If these things didn't happen, how would they know the joy of success and true love when that happens?  So when do we stop worring?  I don't think we do.  By the time we figure out that worring is USELESS, the grandchildren come along and we start all over (I think).  I am not a grandparent yet and it's probably because I haven't figured out how to stop worring.  I am getting better though so maybe there is hope...yes of course there is...I hope.  Now I'm worried about it!!! Seriously, some worrying is OK but don't let the clouds of worry cover the bright sunshine of life.  If you are having a hard time with this issue, please contact me.  I would love to give you some great tools that will help.