Blooming

May this one bloom in spite of what she's seen or what he's experienced.  May each one of these know that just because something has been does not mean that it needs to continue.  Heal emotional scars and create beauty where there has been hurt and pain.  May they bloom in spite of - and perhaps because of? - the negatives they have experienced.

What You Value

I have been reading a friend's blog that chronicles their family's 3 month trip to Africa, and how she hopes it will impact their two boys.  May all of our children have experiences that reveal you to them - your heart and your care for others.  May they have experiences that shock them out of their consumer mindsets, and may they understand what has true value in your eyes.

May They Thrive

I pray that my children would thrive in new experiences - that more responsibility, being on a team, adapting to changes - would all contribute to them being happy individuals. 

May opportunities for growth like these not cause them too much stress, but bring them joy.