I felt my heart burst...it was one of "those big life moments" that had my hands covering my mouth....
whispering "that's my daughter" over and over again to myself
the same feeling I had when I gave birth to all my children and they placed each one of them in my arms
the love that I felt couldn't be contained to the walls of my heart...
it seeped out to every fiber of my body and pooled at my toes
I turned my head to find my eyes staring into my husband's eyes as our 3 younger children sat between us...
our eyes said what we couldn't say out loud...
we both felt our hearts exploded like a firecracker on the Fourth of July...
tears pooled in my eyes...
I willed myself not to let them pour down my face...
I saved that for my private mom moment when everyone was asleep later that night...
exactly 7months ago I wrote this post band-aid-for-my-heart about my oldest daughter
this past Saturday May 1 she received her Confirmation with her fellow classmates...
the church was full....
family members, parishioners, teachers, peers, principal, clergy members and Bishop
during the Confirmation the Bishop asks questions regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation and wanted volunteers to stand up to answer his questions for them to show him their readiness for this sacrament...
it was time for volunteers...
they only needed 6 volunteers out of the 30 students...
for the first 4 questions 3 boys stood up...
they answered and sat down...
he turned to the girls and requested a volunteer...
stillness filled the church...
and to my astonishment which caused my heart to explode...
my daughter stood up...
she was sitting with her fellow Confirmation class
we were on the other side of the Church...
my ears began to ring...
I have no idea what question she was asked
the fact that I was witnessing her standing for her class, for her faith, in front of a full church to answer a question...
was a moment I will never forget...
after Mass when everyone gathered outside to take pictures...
she came walking towards me...
I embarrassed her in a huge mom hug...
wrapped my arms around her and didn't want to let go kind of hug...
I showered her head with kisses...
she looked at me and said...
really mom is this necessary!
that had me laughing, stepping back after another quick hug, to watch her walk to the school gym for cake
That is my daughter...
simple...
quiet confidence that needs no extra fluff...
not only does she have her wings that are ready to take her to High School
but she has courage to soar....
S h e S t o o d U p....
xo,
36 comments:
You must be so Proud. What a Beautiful Memory, Thank you for Sharing, XO Jamie
How wonderful! :) What a lovely day, and it sounds like your sweet daughter will be able to take a stand for many of life's adventures during these next "growing up" years! Such a proud "Momma moment"! Enjoy your sweetie!!
Blessings to you,
Stacey
Beautiful post Lulu. Beautiful.
What a wonderful post about a great moment that you will treasure always!
Kat :)
Of course she stood up...she has a wonderful mom and dad who encourgage her to have the confidence she needs to get through this thing called life!! you must have been so proud...what a wonderful moment!! xo
Dang girl, you have me all choked up! These moments are the best. I hope you have many!!
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haha...that is a good one!
Wow -- what a proud moment to be sure!! Amazing daughter -- amazing mom too! :)
Janet
Oh Lulu my heart just burst and the tears are flowing. As a Mother I feel every ounce of your joy even though it's not my child. I am overwhelmed with emotion right now. I understand like only a Mother could.
what a proud moment!
Awe. That is so beautiful! What a moment. I'm sure you are more than proud of her. I think a kudos should go to you (and your hubby)...kids like that have great parents to thank later in life!
This is big stuff....thank you for sharing with us....smiles.
What a precious Mother's Heart post.
I can actually feel your love through each and every word. So beautifully written. Congrats on such a proud family accomplishment:)
I just got goosebumps. So happy for you! What a wonderful, proud moment!!!!!
This made ME cry! What a beautiful story and I agree with Sasha...a precious Mother's Heart post!!
teary....
what a wonderful glimpse into not only her heart but into yours too
i love it
xo
I'm crying!!! Oh LuLu!!! what a beautiful moment and how proud you are of her...I loved reading this from you!!!
What a beautiful post!! And I'm crying ... so sweet!! What an amazing daughter you have!
Beautiful LuLu, just absolutely beautiful! Your words are like peotry!!! You've done good with your daughter, I'm sure you are VERY proud!! :)
Hugs ~
:) T
As your daughters CONFIRMAITON SPONSOR, I must say that I am oooooo soooooooooo PROUD OF HER AND I'M SO PROUD SHE CHOSE ME TO BE HER SPONSOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CLAPPING OUT LOUD FOR MY NIECE !!
I have chills reading this! How wonderful!!
Michelle
I LOVE this post! You wrote this SO beautifully!!!!
all girls need to learn how to stand up
and it starts with MOM
good job, mama
xo
What a proud time for you and your family. An early mothers day gift.
Your post was wonderful thanks for sharing
i have the chills. what a wonderful moment for your family. i am so proud of her and so happy for you.
embrace it. love it. remember it. which i know you have done and will do.
xo
this is so sweet, have a beautiful day! xo susan
a sweet tribute to your daughter.
LuLu,
What a beautiful post! It brought tears to my eyes. I love your writing. What a special memory.
xo,
Adrienne
hooray for her!!! i know you are a proud mama and for very good reason! how wonderful! xo
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Oh cousin! That's so precious! What a proud moment! Love. it.
What a special memory ~ you have such a wonderful way with words!
Jo
Beautiful post Lulu. Beautiful.
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I truely empathized with your overwhelming emotions...when our daughter,our youngest, received the Sacrament of Confirmation, I realized that I had completed one of my wedding vows...to raise our children in the Catholic faith! It was such an emotional moment that I was too choked up to speak...no different than when I accompanied my father's casket down the aisle of the church where I was married. Realizing that the last time I walked down that aisle with my father was on my wedding day, and that sadly, this would be the last Sacrament I would share with him...the Rite of Christian Burial...or when my son, at his Marine Corps boot camp graduation told me that he believed in the power of prayer, because God was with him and he never felt alone! Being a mom can be a tidal wave of emotions, but what a wave to ride!!
Mary Frances
AWESOME post!!!!!!!
I had tears in my eyes!!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!
very special moment and your words about it are priceless. she.stood.up.
praying she always does!
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