Ok I was challenged to a writing assignment this am....ok Lainika Johnson!?!?
2012-Ok let me say that I am pooped from all of the celebrations over the last week or so....my eldest turned 24, completed his studies at UofA and moving to chi-town to dance professionally; my youngest graduated from 8th grade and his band received high honors in their competition; my only princess turned 17 today and is headed to her senior year with a full AP load.....
WOW this status brings me to a moment of gratitude and some fear. Today’s status will read….on this day my only princess is gearing up for her high school graduation and her 18th birthday on Saturday. Until now, I wondered why I didn’t feel some sort of despair or mixed emotions. But it is the excitement of knowing that I have succeeded yet again in raising a wonderful child into a responsible adult. She has graduated from high school….and God’s grace has kept her away from all of those negative distractions that normally prevent the young mind from excelling. She will attend U of A in Fine Arts Department, Film and Production. My youngest is completing his freshman year of high school and I can’t keep the high school football coaches away….but we are focused on education first and football second (see you in junior year). My eldest just turned 25 years and he is dancing in California, Washington and Oregon. I am living my passion....Philanthropy and Service....what more can I say! I have come through so much yet received so much more and I am bursting to share it with others!
I DID IT! I survived! I am still standing! He did not break me! And I am ready to concur another year….I think God knows I can handle his assignments…I am a little fearful of how high he believes I can soar…I am seated, strapped and wearing my sunglasses…I am ready to pass the sun!
This writing assignment brought back a great feeling. Boy have I missed sharing through blogging. I think I am back!
With love and service....Bettina
