My greatest hope for my future, is that when my children are grown I can know that they are "good people." I know that is an incredibly vague statement, but it is truly my most chief dream. I know that if a person is good at their core, and they know that about themselves, so many other things fall into place. It is a lesson that as an adult I am still learning.
Everyday I hope that some tiny little piece of wisdom or hug or realization will enter their impressionable little minds to contribute to their "goodness." With this in mind, I know and accept that flaws are necessary and to be expected. I just want my little ones to grow into the best people they can be-- whatever that may mean for each of them.
I got perhaps a glimpse of some of that character building this past February, when 11 year old Emily cut 11 1/2 inches of her prized golden hair to be donated to children who for one reason or another lost their own hair. It was a goal she had had in mind for some time, although she was becoming increasingly attached to life as a spunky tween with long blond hair. I was beginning to wonder if she would ever be able to part with it!!
Sure enough, she went through with it. The pride she had in herself for following through in her years-long plan, flooded my heart. I saw what I hope was one in a long line of selfless acts that one of my children does for another. Because of my Emily, another child's life will be a little less difficult.
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I have always believed that if I raise my children "right," (when I am blessed to have one of my own) then my life will be worth something. Caroline, you did good and I am proud of you ! Such an amazing young lady you are raising !@
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