OT--I'm incredibly proud of my daughter...

Gabe N Abby Mom
Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
in Breast Cancer #1
...she's almost eleven now.

Her fifth grade class was asked by the principal to present something at the next school board meeting that demonstrates what they are doing in class. The teacher has the kids working on "this I believe" essays (modeled after the NPR segments)...anyway my daughter volunteered to read her essay when the school board meeting comes up.

Her essay is about how she believes in determination. And my battle with cancer is her example...it makes me quite proud to know that she has learned this from watching me go through this sh*t. I cried when I read it, and I'm sure I'll cry again when she reads it at the meeting.

Thanks for listening to my brag...

Hugs,

Linda
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  • GMcD
    GMcD Member Posts: 134
    #2
    You brag away. What an
    You brag away. What an awesome young lady. If these are your children in your post photo, ( and I'm sure they are ) they are wonderful. What a beautiful thing your daughter has done.
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #3
    BRAG AWAY!!!!
    You have perfect bragging rights! What a wonderful thing for her to do....kids never cease to amaze me on how intuitive they are...and it sounds like she's had a great role model....YOU! So brag on about this special child of your's....I applaud you both!

    Wishing you the best, Linda
    Hugs, Nancy

    Ps...video her reading her essay...and it's okay to cry again...... :)
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #4
    What an inspiration and what
    What an inspiration and what a sweetheart! This doesn't surprise me at all knowing that she has such a wise and wonderful mom!
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
    #5
    CypressCynthia said:

    What an inspiration and what
    What an inspiration and what a sweetheart! This doesn't surprise me at all knowing that she has such a wise and wonderful mom!

    Please ask your daughter if you can post her essay!
    Linda,

    If your daughter is comfortable with it, please ask her if you can post her essay on your expressions page (many folks think the expressions page is just for photos, but there's a tab for "stories" too).

    I know reading her thoughts about your journey would be especially meaningful to those here who are mothers -- it sounds as if she's just as proud of you as you are of her.

    Traci
  • faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy
    faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy Member Posts: 319 Member
    #6
    TraciInLA said:

    Please ask your daughter if you can post her essay!
    Linda,

    If your daughter is comfortable with it, please ask her if you can post her essay on your expressions page (many folks think the expressions page is just for photos, but there's a tab for "stories" too).

    I know reading her thoughts about your journey would be especially meaningful to those here who are mothers -- it sounds as if she's just as proud of you as you are of her.

    Traci

    Seconds the motion
    I am forever impressed by the resiliency of children. I would love to see it as well.

    Be proud!
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
    #7
    I'm with Traci
    If she will let you post it I would love to read it, I know it will make us all cry happy, proud tears too.

    Jennifer
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #8
    grams2jc said:

    I'm with Traci
    If she will let you post it I would love to read it, I know it will make us all cry happy, proud tears too.

    Jennifer

    I would love to read her essay too, Linda
    Your daughter sounds like a wonderful reason to be proud. I'm sure your pride would carry over to each and every one of us who call ourselves "survivors."

    Hugs, Renee
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #9
    Linda
    I would be bragging too. You have a wonderful daughter who really cares.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
    #10
    Bragging Rights
    Linda,

    You should be proud of your daughter. You have done a great job bringing up a compassionate woman who knows what is important in life. I'd love to read it if you ever want to post it.

    Terry
  • Mitzi333
    Mitzi333 Member Posts: 511 Member
    #11
    mom62 said:

    Bragging Rights
    Linda,

    You should be proud of your daughter. You have done a great job bringing up a compassionate woman who knows what is important in life. I'd love to read it if you ever want to post it.

    Terry

    Oh Wonderful!!!
    It's GREAT to see our children express their thoughts and feelings. You should be proud and you do have bragging rights. It great when our kids make us proud!!! I, too would love to read your daughter's essay.

    Enjoy the precious memories!!!

    Mitzi ;0)
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #12
    I am Touched
    Linda,

    BRAG! BRAG! BRAG! I am right there crying with you. How touching! I also would like to read her essay. We never know how our children react to being raised by us, until something happens or pops up that reveals one thought or statement (of which many more will follow with age). In your daughter's case, it's an essay.

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #13
    Different Ballgame said:

    I am Touched
    Linda,

    BRAG! BRAG! BRAG! I am right there crying with you. How touching! I also would like to read her essay. We never know how our children react to being raised by us, until something happens or pops up that reveals one thought or statement (of which many more will follow with age). In your daughter's case, it's an essay.

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle

    I love it
    when our kids do these amazingly incredible valiant things and we get to look at them and think "Wow, you're somebody I like and love.". So much better than "Get your muddy shoes off the couch and stop throwing the remote at your brother."

    I'm happy you shared this:)

    xo
    Victoria
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #14
    I love that she gathers her
    I love that she gathers her strength from her mother. Last night one sister and I were talking about how much strength we got from oir mother. Amazing when you hear them say it. Brag all you want. This is definitely our goal as a parent, to teach our children and Linda her essay is a beautiful tribute to you as a mother that you are doing a wonderful job. Be proud of yourself as well as your daughter.
    Prayers and smiles
    Carol
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #15
    camul said:

    I love that she gathers her
    I love that she gathers her strength from her mother. Last night one sister and I were talking about how much strength we got from oir mother. Amazing when you hear them say it. Brag all you want. This is definitely our goal as a parent, to teach our children and Linda her essay is a beautiful tribute to you as a mother that you are doing a wonderful job. Be proud of yourself as well as your daughter.
    Prayers and smiles
    Carol

    Ok. You made me cry!
    I believe your daughter is not only beautiful, but she is a loving and proud child. You are blessed.

    The reason I cried is not only because I'm such a crybaby when I hear a beautiful story, but it brought back memories of me when I was 11. My mother had multiple sclerosis. This was back in the day before anyone thought about the psychological welfare of children so much, but my parents did what I consider the right thing. They involved me from the getgo in my mother's illness. And my memories of her are of a positive, and brave young woman who was determined to live large before the phrase was coined. I think I grew up healthy and positive because of her and because I was involved in her life and her illness which was pretty much most of my time with her. When I was 11,I wrote a report on MS. It was about the disease, but it was also about and for my mom. I bet she was very proud of me, too. I never really thought about her perspective before. Thank you.

    You have every reason to be proud, Linda. Brag away. You have been blessed to see a side of your daughter some never see. You've obviously done such a good job. Hug her for me.

    Love,
    Suzanne
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #16
    That is fantastic!!!!
    You must be so proud!!!

    Knuffels, Kathi
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #17
    :-)
    Isn't it amazing that when we least expect it they show us that they are paying attention and learning from us! She sounds like a little gem with a heart of gold! I too would love to read her essay, but only if she is comfortable with sharing it!

    Hugs,

    RE
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #18
    Wow!
    Your young daughter is an awesome girl! You have every right to be beamingly proud, Linda. :-)

    Kind regards, Susan
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #19
    Christmas Girl said:

    Wow!
    Your young daughter is an awesome girl! You have every right to be beamingly proud, Linda. :-)

    Kind regards, Susan

    Just like her mom, brag
    Just like her mom, brag away, you should be proud!
  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668
    #20
    carkris said:

    Just like her mom, brag
    Just like her mom, brag away, you should be proud!

    Brag girlfriend
    Oh Linda this is one of the sweetest things I've heard. You brag and then brag some more. What a sweet, precious child you have. I also would love to read her essay if she will let you post it.

    Hugs,

    Dawne
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #21
    Texasgirl10 said:

    Brag girlfriend
    Oh Linda this is one of the sweetest things I've heard. You brag and then brag some more. What a sweet, precious child you have. I also would love to read her essay if she will let you post it.

    Hugs,

    Dawne

    I have chills ... what a terrific,
    intelligent, gentle spirit you have raised. Abby has an idea on who, and what she wants
    to become, when she grows up.

    Kudos, Miss Linda.

    I so enjoy reading the positive impact -- our cancer journey has on our children . Words
    say .. so .. much ...



    Vicki Sam

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