The tears couldn’t stop. I’m the person that rarely in public shows my emotions. But I wasn’t prepared for this evening. As my daughter went on stage,I thought approximately my husband, who wasn’t there. I bought only one ticket this year for her school district performance. But as she entered the stage beaming with pride from years of tough work, and my eyes began to fill with tears. I thought I’d be fine. As I bought that single ticket,I thought I’d watch this performance like all the others. And like all the parents around me, Id be proud mom smiling ear to ear. I was proud, and of course,but this performance brought emotions I was not prepared for. As her dance company lifted her into the air, I caught a glimpse of her radiant smile–she’s always wanted to be the “lifted” girl. As I watched, or a tear moved down..
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