Granddaughter Kaitlin, my eldest grandchild, climbed Mount Olympus in Greece. This was back in May when the school year was finished and before starting her summer job.
Kaitlin is 22 and following her dreams.
She didn't ask anyone's permission.
She didn't chat or post about it.
She didn't journal or meditate on it.
She didn't check her horoscope or even the weather report.
She let go of all fears, worries, or doubts swirling around in her mind.
She Just Did It.
Alone.
Left her travelling companions to lounge about the hostel, or swim or visit with others or whatever they had planned for the day.
I am so proud of this young lady and the woman she is becoming.
p.s. or disclaimer or whatever: yes I stole those words ("she didn't ask....."). I used a fragment of a larger poem that I'd seen on the net, only I changed it to suit me and added a few bits.
12 comments:
Thank you for sharing this inspiring young lady!
It's so exciting to see our young ones go out into the world, gives me much hope. Thank you!
Not living life with sweaty palms,eh?
Did she meet any of the old gods up there?
Oh WOW!!! What a Mighty Little Woman she is already. May all our granddaughters be Mighty. Good to see you writing again.
Lovelovelove to you, My Friend.
Deborah
That is awesome. Congrats to your granddaughter.
Awesome! I know how proud you must be of her. Hope you are doing well, Wendy. I have been AWOL from the blogosphere for awhile...maybe when spring arrives, I'll get motivated to post again.:)
Dear Wendy - Standing on the top of Mt. Olympus alone is a great accomplishment. I think I know how you’re proud of Kaitlin and how you enjoy watching her develop her personality and grow matured. Thank you for your nice and encouraging comment on my blog. Have happy days ahead.
Yoko
Inspirational young women.
Many hearty congratulations to your lovely Kaitlin who is living life exactly how she wants to! May she continue to do just that.
Dearest Wendy...
Just reading this now. Need to find out why you haven't come up on my reading list. Anyhow...wow!!! That's one amazing young woman who knows what she wants and goes for it. I hope you're doing well and keeping warm. Looks like a little bit of thawing happening here.Yay! Do stop by if you're ever in the lake George area.😊
Finally changed my blog name. Just need to start posting again. Hugs!
Wendy I am behind on reading comments but glad I finally stopped by. What a lovely post about your grown up grand daughter.@# you know I am just recently a grandma but love watching my daughter be such a great mom..
How has your winter been? Did you go anywhere warm.
What a wonderful young woman! Congratulations to your strong girl! Loved your post, Wendy. Thank you for your encouraging comments. You are such a sweet lady.
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