Be Brave

My children have taught me so much over the years about being brave. Even though both children show bravery on a regular basis, my post this week will focus on my daughter’s latest adventure, and how her courage amazes me everyday.

She has always loved animals, and the thought of working with and around them in her life, has always been included in her dreams. She worked hard in college to earn a biology degree, and knew she wanted to apply for internships that would get her closer to her goal. She was awarded her number one internship choice of going to Brazil.

She is currently living in Brazil doing independent research on animals, native to the land. She isn’t there with a group of people, or even one other, she is alone. Granted, she is near other people, but she went forward, to a foreign land, not knowing the language; just trusting she would be safe.

On a daily basis she is near wild animals, trying one thing or another to get the research data she needs. She is meeting new people, having new experiences, making new friends, while being brave with every brand new day. Some days are good, some days are challenging, but both are building her faith and character.

I am so proud of her, and have to admit, I never would have been brave enough at her age to do the same thing. I never thought about doing anything remotely close. My fear outweighed any curiosity, but on the flip side, I feel blessed my daughter is strong and brave enough to let the fear take a backseat to her sense of wonder and adventure.

To my daughter, be bold, be brave, trust yourself, listen to your internal wisdom and go forth living your dreams. Your courage inspires me to be brave and push the fear aside.

xoxox…..Sheryl