It breaks my heart to see all the pain and dissappointments that my girls have faced in the last 5 years living in Arizona, me included. Yet, despite all the bad times, they keep trudging along with a smile on their faces. Those are my strong girls. If they learn anything from me, I hope that they learn to turn their adversity into strengths. I struggle as a mom to know when to intervene and when to let them learn life's hard lessons. I'm not very good at it. I love my girls, they give me hope that there is still goodness in the world. They are my inspiration. I'm so blessed to have them as mine.
Amanda's smile is just like her grandma Bria's. This precious angel has overcome so much adversity in her 12 years that it overwhelmes me. One day the world will see what I see in her. She is my cherished daughter and friend.
Spending time together makes it all worthwhile.
Me embracing the wrinkles and loving the flower clips Amanda has made.
My creative Natalie and her futuristic community for school. We had fun making it.
My quiet hero! Justine's book report - so diligent in all she does.
Nat's soccer team. She rocks as a goalie and I admire her bravery.
4 comments:
I love this post! Your girls are true beauties inside and out! I hope that they know that. What a blessing it is to have the Brias in our ward! I am so sorry that your girls and you have suffered so much heartache! If you ever need someone to talk to, heartache seems to have been a big part of my life lately, so I am here.
Take care and love, Christine
Thanks for being my friend, Thanks for sharing your talents with me, and for your wonderful sense of humor, Thanks for being such a great mom to these wonderful girls - they are all on course for greatness in their lives! How could they not - you are and incredible example and supporter!
Christine and Jen you two are the exception! Thanks for your sweet words and love that you show my girls. They think you are great. In the end all will be ok :).
Oh Sonya, I'm not so sure it's Arizona. Kids struggle no mater where you plant them. I really do think the more they struggle the stronger they grow. Life is hard, and people are mean. I know each of my children have had really hard struggles here. You think this one won't struggle so much because they are athletic, or they have such a huge talent, or they are so smart, or they are so outgoing, or they are so sweet, but it doesn't matter....they all take hits.
I've cried more as a mother than I ever cried for myself as a kid. I've struggled with when to go in punching for them and when to offer support after they've taken the hit themselves. I just try and remember it's my job to coach...not to stand in the ring.
I wish you were here to hug because this has brought tears to my eyes. *sniffle* You are a great coach.
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