Brielle│My Right Arm

All throughout my childhood and teenage years, my mom would often tell me that I was 'her right arm'.  Such a simple expression of appreciation and love meant so much to me.  It made me feel like I was a valuable member of our family.  I'm grateful for my mother's sincere words and for the confidence it gave me.  

Brielle is becoming such a beautiful, competent little girl and as she gets older, she has become quite my little helper.  I sincerely appreciate her help and she eases my load.  Not long ago I thanked her for being willing to help me and told her, she was my 'right arm'.  She laughed and asked what that meant, I explained.  

A few weeks later, after she had helped me with something, she said, "mom, remember when you told me I was your right arm?"  I could tell it meant as much as what it meant to me when my mom said it to me.  She felt special and a valued member of our family.  I'm so proud of that little girl.  She is so talented, smart and kind.  I'm grateful she is part of our family.  I look at her and I can't believe that she is the same little baby that would kick my ribs when she was in me.  What a blessed woman I am, to be her mother.