My daughter is awesome.

I love my kids.  Doesn't every mom?

But at 11 years old, I really think my daughter is awesome stuff.  God sent me a wonderful person.

She is quickly growing into a wonderful young lady, even though I wish that would slow down a bit.  She is responsible, bright, caring and helpful.  She has maturity past a lot of young adults twice her age.

I've worked on this, but have no idea really how much of it is any of MY influence.  I think she has great insight into other people and an empathetic heart that wishes to help others.

She has great expectations for life and I know God has a great plan for her.  I am blessed to have her in my life and amazed that God trusts me with her care.

I challenge you parents with tween children to look at them as adults, not fully mature adults, but at those moments when their really true selves shine through and you see the amazing person that will be there in just a few years.  You'll have new respect for your child.  Respect that they deserve now.