I get to brag about my daughter...ok my children in general.

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Motherhood is a hard role in life. Parenting is hard. We are given these special individuals to mentor, teach, encourage, and correct when needed. My children will be the first to tell you I expect excellence. Not in the way you may think but I want to see 100%. If you succeed give it 100%, if you fail, give it 100%. Did you learn from the lesson is always my motto. My daughter, my little redheaded child, is only 14. She has a radio show so that alone is really cool. However yesterday, when we were on the phone, she told me something’s that were going on in the school. These issues concern the School Board, PTA, and the Principal. She came to me to ask my advice on how to make sure that her school programs of Allied Arts are not cut? What could she do about it? She is on the Student Council. She explained to me that the new Principal decided that how the school looks is far more important than the Arts that are supported by the funding of the school. Now, last year it was they needed new curtains for their stage, and she headed the fight to get that new curtain. They got it. I am so proud of her for becoming this voice of the future. This new Generation of hope. Now it is not so much she is going to spearhead for this to not happen. Several Teachers are on the chopping block for school improvements. It is the fact that somehow, I taught her well to stand up for what is right. This is a moment of pride for a parent. Any parent. I don't know what will happen, but in my daughters words...Anything is Possible. It is nice as a parent to see that some of your good values and morals rub off on your children. Both of my children are amazing, survived many things that most never should have to. My son alone died 3 times before the age of 6 and was paralyzed from the neck down at one time. He walks today because of some of the pushing I did. My daughter survived Meningitis. So parents out there, those of you who wonder if you are doing the right thing. It may take a few years but you will see what you planted grow. I have no doubt that both of my children will make their own impacts in the world. I am thankful for tenacity; my children have reaped the benefits. Pray for their teachers, not to keep the jobs, but that my daughter does not rip the school a new one. Thanks in advance for any responses. Ainge