So the last couple of days have been emotionally draining. As a mom I would do anything for my kids, would defend them to the death. But would I be willing to confront another parent of a kid who has hurt mine? I was confronted yesterday and I felt attacked. Yes, my child made an error but so did the other. But yet I was attacked for not knowing everything, for not having what this parent felt was good communication with my kiddo, and not forcing things to be fixed between these two. I am thankful for family who let me vent out my frustration and let me talk my side out, because it definitely was not heard yesterday. I addressed this parent this morning. I am most thankful that I was prompted to see her immediately this morning, my Heavenly Father gave me a moment. I wish is was a moment of joy, but rather it was a moment in which I was able to defend my child and myself. I truely hope that this parent knows of the love we have for their family and that we are not the mean people she has made us out to be. We parent with love and understanding. We listen, ache, share joys and sorrows and then advise as needed. I can not force my child to make up with this girl, it needs to be from her heart!

My JOY is knowing I have a wonderful daughter and am so proud of her! She has made some bad choices that have caused some bad reactions, but she is a growing as a daughter of God who is learning and blooming beautifully.