While I have never given birth to a child, let alone been in a serious enough of a relationship to get married and then begin thinking of having one…. I have seen a lot of people I know begin their lives in a new chapter this year. From engagements and marriages to babies and house purchases… I've begun to hit the point where everyone is growing up and moving forward around me. So I decided to reflect on what my life would look like when I'm finally blessed with those moments… Today, I decided to focus in particular on the idea of my future daughter. I say future because I'm not pregnant, and I just KNOW I'm having a girl anyway. And if you were wondering, Yes, I already have her name picked out. Anyway…. here it goes….
When I have a daughter, I will pray endlessly that she never
has to endure the pain I’ve endured prior to her birth.
I vow to support and cherish her beyond her wildest of
dreams and aspirations, and let her know that, “anything is possible” is more
than just a saying to live by.
I will cradle her in my arms only when she needs it most,
and push her beyond the limitations she has created, because my daughter—Is
going to be great.
My daughter will be strong and compassionate, educated and
helpful. She will see beyond the years of her age and deep within the people
she meets. She will step on the toes of the status quo and be the leader her
female predecessors encouraged her to be.
When I have a daughter, I will pray endlessly that she shall
want for nothing.
I vow to advise her with the wisdom I’ve gained and have the
patience to allow her to explore on her own.
I will teach my daughter right from wrong whilst encouraging
her to question, why. She will be inquisitive and firm, standing among a forest
of redwoods. She will continuously reach for the stars and be convinced that
each day she’s one step closer.
My daughter will not accept things as they are. But rather,
seek alternate options to improve upon what is established—not only for
herself, but for others as well.
When I have a daughter, I will pray endlessly that she knows
not of loneliness or alienation. The sting of inevitable and occasional failure
will be brief and motivating.
I vow to put her needs beyond my own and attempt to be at
every curtain call, game, match and recital in which she participates
I will remember every birthday and milestone with pictures
and a celebration
My daughter will succeed where I have fallen and travel the
places I’ve never dared. She will be my inspiration and my pride.
When I have a
daughter, she will begin a new chapter in a book she has yet to write.
