A lot has changed within the last few years since we've moved here in Sacramento. I've always thought Jeff and I would make Yohan's education and well being a priority. And I'm proud to say I'm not wrong. She has improved a lot as well.
Instead of buying material things, we chose to spend our money on education and extra activities. Ever since Yohan has gone to Pre-School we've made the decision to let her have and experience quality and Christian based education. Piano lessons weekly, we even let her join a band to be more exposed to other instruments and spend time with schoolmates and build a strong camaraderie. Swimming lessons and camp during summer.
She's been going to a private school for a few years now. I've had people raised their eyebrows about wasting money. When you could get the same education sending children to a public school. I couldn't reiterate enough, there really is a huge difference between a school that teaches the words of God and a school that doesn't. I really want Yohan to grow up and have a holistic approach to life.
Did you know she was so excited to back go to school after the Christmas break?That day being my birthday. Why? It's because she's excited to tell her class that she wanted to start the day with a prayer for me, for my birthday. We've always done this in my country. Only, when the person has already passed. Not when they were still alive.
I was driving when she told me this. I must admit I became a bit emotional. How can this little nine year old girl give me the best present which is prayers?
No one ever attempts to tell me to not use the name of God in vain when I accidentally say it. This little missy here does though.
When there's an ambulance or fire truck on the road. She recites a quick prayer. I asked her what for. She explained, she learned it from her teacher. That every time there's an ambulance they have to say a prayer for that person and make sure the person makes it.
I grew up not really caring for anyone or for what they think. My daughter is teaching me to become a better version of myself. She keeps reminding me how she loves me and that she loves me more than her daddy loves me. Whatever we did. We must have done something really right. Because Yohan is growing up better than me and her dad. It's not because she's intelligent and smart. There's no doubt about that, not to brag but Jeff and I were honor students. It is because she is emotionally better and more put together than when we were at her age.
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