Most days I forget about grace,
take stock of others' mistakes, and
judge their challenges as character flaws.
Those days are hard battles lost
in a furious swirl of disappointment.
But this much I do know:
I have given my daughter freedom
to dream and create and be
herself -- without any worry of judgment.
I have given my son space
and time to figure himself out
and learn that he is an artist
and an athlete and a friend --
to his sister, to his peers --
to his sister, to his peers --
even when people say hurtful things.
I judge and condemn and condescend.
But there is hope for me.
It shines and shimmers each day:
watching my children's strong, soaring hearts,
seeing my children navigate rough waters --
all without losing a shred of grace.
Hope. For me. And for you.
***This post is part of !!!, Feel Good Friday, and Six Word Fridays.***
all without losing a shred of grace.
Hope. For me. And for you.
***This post is part of !!!, Feel Good Friday, and Six Word Fridays.***
"...freedom
to dream and create and be
herself..."
That is such an amazing gift.
Hope for all of us...beautiful.
Such wonderful gifts. I'm more at peace after reading this. Thanks!
I love this and the photos are perfect. All these things given from your heart to theirs in love.
Beautiful!
Stopping by from Feel Good Friday.
Thanks ladies. I learn so much from them, most especially about how to be a good-at-heart person. The lesson is slowly sinking in.
Hope and grace, all right there.
Lovely. (Okay, that's only one word...)
Oh, such beauty and important lessons.
Gorgeous poem. Thank you. And thank you kids!
From our children, we learn much!
So beautifully said. I too find hope in myself through my daughter.
I feel the love and commitment in your heart. Your beautiful words mirror the photos of your beautiful little ones.
Thanks..........cj
Thank you for the lovely comment on my interview on Life with Kaishon!
What a beautiful gift you're giving your children...the freedom to be themselves and accepted just as they are! Many are not so fortunate :o)
they really are so darn cute! i love seeing fun pics like that.
you are a wonderful momma!
Love the words and sentiment in this piece. Lovely.
Yes! This is what we all need to do. We want so much for them and so we try to teach them and provide for them what we can, but in so doing, sometimes we lose sight of the fact that these aren't just lessons for children. They're for all of us.
Thank you for this. Great post!
Oh my goodness. I love this.
I need to show grace as well.
Your children are so beautiful. So very, very beautiful!
Beautiful, Kelly!