Yesterday my oldest daughter turned 16. She spent the whole weekend celebrating. With each gathering of friends and family I was aware of what an amazing young woman my daughter is turning out to be.
She was 11 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to deal with her own fears as she watched me change from an always capable mom to a mom who spent a lot more time resting. She probably worried about me much more than an 11 year old should have to worry about her mom.
Today she is kind, responsible, passionate, and confident. I am in awe of her. She is much more confident and sure of herself than I was at her age. I am proud of her. She has become someone that people want to be around. Her character is one that I would have dreamed for her. She is hard working, diligent, helpful, and wise. She listens to other's experiences and wisdom and learns from them. She does not approach life as if she has all the answers. She is willing to learn eager to grow.
I am privileged to have such an amazing daughter. I am blessed that she likes to be with me. I look forward to what great mountains she will climb and how she will continue to grow and become even more amazing.
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