Just a little note. To remind myself of what a wonderful, loving daughter I have. A conversation we had tonight (one of many thousands) just showed me again what an awesome human being she is. She’s so giving, and so generous, so selfless. I can’t remember being this kind or thoughtful or self-sacrificing when I was her age (17). It’s incredible how much she blesses me with her faith, her endurance, her loyalty. Without going into details… tonight we were speaking about an upcoming event, and she told me about several sacrifices she’s willing to make for the sake of people she cares deeply about. I stared at her in disbelief as I realized that what she’s about to do will probably break her heart, just a bit too much for me. But then again I’m the selfish mom who doesn’t want her princess’ heart broken.

So she has her selfish moments too. And her cranky and unkind moments. But tonight her faith and selflessness just shone. (Add to that that she played and sang Hosanna (Hillsong) to us as we all snuggled in bed waiting for Yena so we could pray the Rosary.) I am in tears just thinking of how she has grown as a person and as a child of God the past 5 years. What a gift!!!

(I am off now to pray for her vocation. Because lucky is the convent who will one day have her. Or, okay, lucky is the man who will take her as his bride. She is one special young woman.)