It breaks my heart to see that point in my daughter's life when she actually experienced the intricacies of life. No matter how hard I try, I will never be able to fully cloak and protect her from whatever life has to deal her. Her life is hers alone, and whatever good intentions I may have, these will never be enough to shield her from sadness. or pain. or heart-break.
I must remember that sometimes despite my very best effort, my most fervent prayers, and everything and anything in-between, she will be faced with her own challenges, her own battles. I only pray that we have armed her with enough goodness of the heart to bring her through whatever life may throw her way.
