I’ll be back in the air training with my crew for our next mission soon, and I already know I’ll be feeling some guilt as I pack my suitcase, write lunchbox love notes for my daughter, and as I give goodbye hugs for yet another week or so away from home. I think those emotions are normal — but I’ve come to realize the difference between guilt & regret, and that two things can be true: I can feel guilt for missing certain moments but also not feel regretful. I’ve learned to view investments of my time as investments in my daughter’s future, and investments in myself as investments in the potential I hope she sees in herself one day. ✨ #motherhood #momguilt #workingmom #worklifebalance #motherdaughter #worktravel #raisingdaughters