October 18, 2012

 This little light of mine, decided to run for student council.  Fortunately, she made it and is her class representative.  Then she decided to run for an office.  Keep in mind, most often these are positions that fifth graders tend to win.  That did nothing to sway her.

 Miss Fearless designed her two posters and late Monday night, we walked across the school to hang them up.  All the while, I'm amazed at her willingness to try; to not be so afraid of failure that she doesn't try at all.  She must get that from her father.  I sure do admire it though!

 

Yesterday as she crossed the street to meet me, I could tell she was not in her normal good spirits.  Apparently someone had taken one of her posters down and she found it in the bathroom.  Her teacher helped her hang it again, but by the time school let out it was gone again.
"Why is someone being so mean?"
What was I supposed to say to that?
We had a nice little chat last night when I was tucking her in.  We talked about winning and losing and all the stuff in between.  I told her how much I admired that God had created her to be so fearless and to try new things.  We talked about celebrating Friday night because she's already a winner--she is trying something that most other fourth graders are not.  We will be celebrating her courage, commitment, and the success of her first public speech. . .which I will miss due to work: (


This morning I lit all the candles, made her bacon and eggs and am waiting for her to rise and greet her.  I am focusing on placing value and affirmation here at home so the disappointments from a mean kid might not hurt as badly.  For as strong as my girl is, her heart is an open book.  I want to fill her up with love, understanding, patience, and joy this day.  I want her to see the simple act of running for an office is a big deal--because she sees a way to make a difference, to shine His light and even if she doesn't win, then she has experience to help her in the future!  How she handles the "mean"kids is part of the challenge before her.  I am praying she rises up to meet it with dignity, grace, and love.

Note:  She did not win the election but I am so proud of her for trying.  dad and I pulled her out of school for lunch and she was already laying out the plans for next year--that's my girl!