Value

I just finished watching the new movie Lincoln. It stars Daniel Day Lewis playing President Lincoln - for which he (Daniel) won the academy award for best actor. Well earned.

And this movie got me thinking - as most things do these days - about my life and parenting and raising the future leaders of American society.

Is it the fact that I turned 30 last year, or am about to turn 31 that has brought on all this soul searching?? Or is it just that I have been going through a lot lately? I sure as heck don't know - but I do know this.

I hope to God I do something meaningful with my life.

I hope to God I am not forgotten when I am gone.

I hope I make this world a better place for all time and that this lifetime is something I can be proud of.

Children, 

I beg of you - use your life and energy for good. DO things with yourself you can be proud of.

Remember the incredible men and woman that came before you and fought for freedom in the face of unimaginable obsticales. 

A little heavy and deep? Maybe....Sometimes that's a good thing though.

It is every mother's prayer that her children will go on to do great things. I am no different. 

Lucas, you are so attentive to those around you and seek justice for everyone, even those that have wronged you.
Charlotte, you are so fiercely and uncompromisingly inquisitive and your heart hurts when others are hurting.
William & Savannah your full personalities are yet to be seen, but I sense rumblings. :)

Would I love nothing more than for you all to go on to be incredible, moral, strong leaders at the top of your industries? Of course. But remember great things come in large and small everyday packages. Acts of character, no matter the size are profound greatness. 

Acknowledge them in others and we will create a better world.

Here's to many packages of greatness - in all sizes. I love you fiercely.