“How do you feel about your daughter(s) doing that?” people ask with furrowed brows. Sarah, 25, climbs cliffs. Sophia, also 25, is training to row a 4-woman boat from San Francisco to Waikiki.
As toddlers, buckling into booster seats, they always checked their safety gear. Today, they still do. As little girls we told them, “You are strong and capable.” Today, they still are.
How do I feel? I need a word… that means terrified, awestruck, helpless, and proud. I haven’t found it. Maybe “mom” should be an adjective — that anyone can use — as in, “I’m feeling very mom today.”
I am still terrified of what they are about to do and can’t imagine all the thoughts zooming through you. But I am also in awe and so happy that you raised them to have such confidence… unbelievable.
I am just thrilled to see those daring smiles! And so, so beautiful! Love Karen
Thanks for lifting them out of me and into the world! And so much more. 🙂
I am so proud of Sarah and Sophia! They are the definition of courage and strength to me.
Thanks, Hulda. <3