I made a decision
To love my daughter
wholly and completely
Forever.
And so far so good.
Love is mysterious.
I gave first
And served.
I waited
Love is not just a feeling
It is a decision and knowledge
Knowing someone
Patiently and kindly
Fuels the fire of feelings
I enjoy my daughter’s company
Her mind and her heart
She is determined and willing
Capable and extraordinary
Stubborn and unique
And I delight in her company
She also can be tiresome and annoying
But she is adaptable and open to feedback
Always.
We course-correct easily.
As often as it is necessary
—
Nobody is forcing you to be
or do anything you don’t want to
Everything is just a gift
Grace and joy and space
to breath and be your true self
Isn’t that amazing?
—
I can see a glimpse
of the glimpse you may see
With the eyes of my heart
I have seen my daughter as an adult
But I have seen her as a little girl too
Needing me, scared, tired, cracky,
And I saw potential
Incredible potential
And I won’t lend you my glasses
You will have to do your own work of seeing
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Meanwhile… dear k
I see potential in you as well.
You are amazing. Quite amazing.
Smart. Honest. Eager.
Clever and talented.
And I see you through my daughter’s eyes
And she sees you
with curiosity and openness
Wide open eyes
And more incredible to me
A vulnerable wide open heart
Taking cautious steps toward you
She is available and she is real
And for me the fact that she chose you
It is enough to like you
I trust her instinct and her heart
As much as I trusted mine
With a pinch of cautious discernment
Asking God for his clarity.
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You are ok. And I wish you could rest in that.
All the work you need to do is on your pursuit of God
And everything else shall be given to you.
Confidence, wisdom,
inner beauty that draws