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| BalletMonet..... |
Growing up, my dream was to Cheer. In middle school, I did not make the cheerleading team and I was heart broken. Then came high school. All of my friends made the squad freshman year but I was to chicken to try out. 10th grade, I found the balls and tried out. I made the squad and became an official Lady Tiger( go O'Bryant)!! Lady Tigers we rock hard we rock til the break of dawn...
I digress.....
Now that I'm a Mother, I find it my responsibility to help my children find what they are passionate about and make it into their reality. My daughter has tried out a number of activities and has excelled at them all. Swimming, Soccer, Singing/Dancing at Church and Cheerleading. I make it a priority to introduce her to something each year. Although she has become a lover of soccer and passionate a cheerleader, I constantly reminder her that the world is hers and she does not have to limit herself to these activities only.
I recently read a story about this beautiful young lady Leah. She started dancing at the age of 8. Although I have not physically met her, she is my niece (in my heart). I remember growing up in a single parent home and instead of having a hobby after school, I came home did my homework and kept my brothers safe until our Mother returned from work. We were latchkey kids because we lived in a single parent home. Growing up, I found myself bothered that we weren't able to do as much as other kids did because Mom had to work ( and sometimes she worked 2 jobs). Now that I'm an adult and a Mom myself, I make it a top priority to be available and provide structure and balance to the lives of my 2 little people.
Leah's mom Monique is a Wonderful Mom. I'm sure like many of us, she has made sacrifices. Going without so Leah can have. I've seen how many pairs of ballet shoes that have been purchased over the years. I've watched( through pictures) the dedication and commitment she has given to her daughter's dream. This is what Good Mommies do. Give less to ourselves and more to our offspring. It's not a choice, it's a sacrifice.
I know we all have things going on in our lives but I challenge each of you to go to http://www.gofundme.com/balletmonet read her story and find it in your heart to donate.
In life, there's a circle. What we give comes back around to us. Believe it or not, we may not be direct recipients when the circle takes full form but the benefits could more than likely be reaped by our children. The circle of life reaches us all.
Do your part whether big or small and help my "Niece" Leah, reach her goal and live out her dream.
Signed,
I give so MINE can HAVE~
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