Note to my child self: Jasmine, the world is a big place, with many opportunities. Discover your gifts and use them to bless other people. The sky is the limit, nobody can place you in a container but you. Continue to be free as a bird and soar. Voice your opinion respectfully, and be kind to everyone. There are many people rooting for you. You have terrific parents and loving siblings, make them proud, put God first and seek Him in all that you do.
As a child and up until my early teenage years me and my three older siblings were homeschooled by our brilliant mother. Not only did she homeschool us for fifteen years, but she never placed limits on us, she always taught us the sky is the limit and to never let people bring us down with their negativity because it is simply a reflection of them. Besides all the motivational speeches and nurturing. I think something I failed to acknowledge are the many sacrifices my mother makes for the family. My mother always puts everyone before herself, she finds joy in making sure everyone is content. Brilliant would be an understatement, she is considerate, loving, generous, and so much more. Unfortunately, I did not see clearly how much my mother sacrifices for the family until I went away to college and had to do everything for myself. Of course it was a struggle but I managed... by calling her almost everyday. To be candid,I have a tremendous mom, I am grateful to be her daughter.
Dear God: Thankyou for blessing me with an amazing mother. A mother who willingly puts others before herself. A mother who desires to see everyone succeed even if that means putting her dreams on hold. Thankyou for allowing her to bring joy into the atmosphere and graciously putting others needs before her own. Help me to walk in the footsteps she elegantly placed before me. Amen.
P.S stay tuned for tomorrows blog on my father =]
Stay blessed!
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