Today my oldest daughter took a huge step in the journey toward womanhood. She made me promise not to blog about the specifics, so I won’t go into the details, but you can guess what that “big step” is.
I look at her and I am in awe. In awe of her beauty, her strength, her wisdom, and her growth. She christened me “mother” and has walked with me in the journey ever since. Only when she becomes a mother herself will she understand how much her journey has impacted my own. Only then will she catch a glimpse of how much she has changed me and molded me.
Today heralds a new journey – one that could be rocky sometimes with hormones and teenage angst. I think she’s ready for it though. She has always been wise beyond her years, and if today is any indication, she will accept the changes with a healthy measure of pride, strength, and determination.
Instead of going to a church meeting tonight, I took my beautiful daughter on a date. We ate cheesecake at Baked Expectations, smiled at each other alot, talked about everything from the silly boys in her class to the way her body is changing. I am blessed and honoured to be called her mother.
I love the above picture of her with her little cousin, because it shows the beautiful young woman she is becoming. When she carries little Abigail, I catch a glimpse of the woman she will grow into.
I am excited about her journey. She is already incredible, and I know that she will blossom into a beautiful, strong woman. May I be worthy of the task of guiding her.