My
goddaughter was born today, Madeline Elise Krehbiel. I haven't met
her but already love her so much. I was honored when my brother and
sister-in-law asked me to be her godmother and now I'm thinking about
what that means. What will I teach her, what will I share with her, how will she live a life she loves? And, then it hits
me, I must lead by example. I think all parents know this and strive
to lead by example and that goes for anyone who is involved in a
child's life. This is my chance to practice what I preach and all
those things I aspire to be, be them. Stop thinking so much and just
be. Be the person I want to be friends with, the person I want to
fall in love with, the person I want to spend time with and learn
from and experience life with. That's what I want Maddie to grow up
knowing, that loving herself and being herself full of grace, gratitude and integrity will help her through anything. There will always be tough times, challenges, bad days, however they will pass. You will get through, you will learn and change and grow. That's what makes it all worthwhile, becoming stronger and more present and more willing to take chances. Life is an adventure and I'm so thankful to be a part of this precious child's life and learn to see the world through her eyes. I'm sure she will teach me just as much if not more, than I will ever teach her.
Oh,
and you better believe I will be sharing yoga with her first chance I get.
Love to Maddie and her wonderful parents. I couldn't think of two better people to guide her every step of the way.
