Keep Reaching for the stars

Dear Daughter,
Keep Reaching for the Stars,

Day by day, year by year
I've watched you grow...
I've watched you grabbing hold of life
with grace and determination
making it your own
molding your dreams into reality
I've watched as you fill the brim
with happiness and pride
with each new accomplishment
I have seen your heart broken
and felt your pain
as the tears spilled from your eyes
I know the sadness that consumes you
when those who are suppose to care
belittle your ambition
trying to take control
of your destiny
I've seen traces of doubt
begin to invade
tearing at your self-confidence
and I begin to worry
that maybe this time
you won't heal
But after allowing yourself
to feel the pain
to cry the tears
you do heal
Stronger and more determined
you tighten your grip on life
leaving the negative behind
I gladly share all this with you
My daughter
you are a survivor
and you fill me with pride
- Sharon M. McCabe

Keep reaching for the stars
and ultimately
they will be yours