The Rock Climber

Last week Lilly went to rock climbing camp.

She'd never tried rock climbing and I knew she'd love it.

She's always had super upper arm strength so I knew she'd be good at it.

By day 5 she could scurry up this area in about a minute and a half, with no breaks.

This area was pretty challenging.

She was on the wall for a long time, but eventually she reached the top.

One thing Lilly was born with is determination.

I see it in so many areas of her life.

Friday was the only day I watched her from start to finish.

It was so fun to see her having fun and working hard.

But the thing that made my mama heart swell was watching her on the way out.

She went to every one of the teachers and thanked them personally.

Without me telling her to do it.

I don't know how much thought I gave to gratitude at 11.

So grateful for the lessons these kids of ours teach me.