As she grows, I just love her more and more. . . because I respect her more and more.
The beginning of this school year has been hard on her. Things with friends have been rough. As she continues to make good choices, she is feeling more and more alone.
Yesterday she said something that totally wowed me. She was sharing that lunch is really hard. I was listening and sympathizing.
And then she said it.
She said, "Mom, right now really sucks. I totally have NO friends. But I am just going to hang out and wait. I'd rather have no friends than the wrong friends. I know who I want to be. I know I want and need friends that will help me be the person God is calling me to be. I need friends that will make good choices. I want to have SO MUCH fun in High School. Like the good kind of fun. Alone sucks - but it is better than hanging with the wrong people pretending."
Seriously.
I wish I had been as confident and true to myself and the Lord at her age.
So join me in praying that those true friends emerge quickly, because this momma has NO tolerance for the pain of her children!
(And to clarify, NO friends to Sierra means the lack of a best friend/confidant. As I heard one classmate tell her, "Sierra everyone likes you. You just don't have a BFF right now." Sierra, more than any of my children, craves deep relationship so the lack of a BFF is painful!)
Sierra-girl, you have no idea how much I admire you. You are strong and courageous. You are true to your faith. You are loving and kind and fun. You are so very thoughtful and encouraging. I am so, so proud of you. Thank you for loving me so deeply and trusting me with your heart and feelings. I am thankful to be your mom and honored to be among your friends.
