Wisdom at an Early Age

I am so proud of my 11 year old (almost 12) daughter. She has been very blessed with many gifts and abilities. She is very artistic, very athletic, and very smart. She is also very beautiful inside and out. I know, I know, I am her mother and that's what I am suppose to think! However, this opinion has been affirmed in many different arenas. One place where I worry about her is in her confidence. Even though she has all of this going for her, she sometimes acts shy and very conscience of other people's opinions. She also tries to be "perfect" which was a "red flag" to me because I just want her to please God and not man. I would not have said "wisdom" was one of her strong suits either, but then again, she's eleven! However, she really surprised me the other day! We were in the car and she was filling me in on the latest unit in her PE class. They were learning about cheerleading. She said she was enjoying it, but then she said, "You know Mom, I am really not very good at it." With trepidation, I asked, "How do you feel about that?" She said, "Well, I am actually kind of glad to be 'bad' at something because everyone always says I am perfect at stuff." Wow! I was so proud of her for not bursting into tears because she wasn't the "best!" I really saw wisdom in her statement because she is learning to be herself and not try to please everyone else! It's my blog, and I can brag if I want to!!!

Comments

[Grandpa]

How does one balance life and keep what is good and discard what is not? Over confidence, high expectations, insecurity, low esteem are life challenges for a young mind. There are so many young ladies in this world who are struggling with all the above in one form or another. Her experiences, environment, involvement and contacts will be large determinants in her life. She is defiantly beautiful inside and out, artistic, athletic, smart and very popular! These characteristics are a blessing and a challenge. It takes lots of support, wisdom, and praying to go along with the fun, excitement and pride. Loving, encouraging parents who model respect, poise, trust, and support are vitally critical in these forming years. God is watching over her and she loves Him. By keeping her life in perspective, she will be healthy, happy and honorable. Parents do all they can all the while trusting God. You are greatly blessed by this wonderful daughter. A blessing that is immeasurable.

Love you all!!!

[pkayfit]

Just stopped by to say "Merry Christmas" hope yours is full of blessings. Thanks for being such a great role model and an awesome human being.