My sweet daughter was in big trouble when she got very
poor math grades.
I, a worried mom, can never do anything but stay behind her.
A great prose reminds me that I can pray for her and me.
Build me a daughter, O Lord, who will be strong enough
to know when she is weak, and brave enough to face herself
when she is afraid; one who will be proud and unbending
in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.
under the stress and spur of difficulties and challenge. Here
let her learn to stand up in the storm; here let her learn
compassion for those who fail.
will be high; a daughter who will master herself before she
seeks to master other people; one who will reach into the
future, yet never forget the past.
sense of humor, so that she may always be serious, yet never
take her too seriously. Give her humility, so that she may
always remember the simplicity of true greatness, the open
mind of true wisdom, and the meekness of true strength.
in vain."
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