Two Strong Women
Two Strong Women
One has quiet strength. She can withstand setback after setback, steel herself and trudge forward without much complaint. The other is a lion. She will overpower you with the force of her will, and let everyone in her path know that she has conquered you. My wife and my daughter flirt with strength on very different paths–paths that have converged on an epic scale. At times, they butt heads. But just as quickly, they console one another.
In a few days, Jordan will be on summer break. The two girls will spend a lot of time together, some of it in a hospital, some of it on a bumpy road to recovery. It isn’t clear yet how much work there is ahead, but one thing is certain: the women in my life will lead us through the next chapter of Jordan’s Journey.
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I can appreciate they must ‘butt heads’ from time to time… but i know it only makes you all stronger in the long run. You’re such a proud dad – and I want to acknowledge and applaud you! Whoo hoo!
Go Jordan go!
Comment by maljam — June 14, 2009 @ 2:14 pm
is it just me or does Jordan appear to have a look of determination??
She has a look like “come get me, see what happens!”
She looks like her dad but has the strenght of her mother… What a combo!
Comment by Elizabeth Rodriguez — June 24, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
It’s not just you. She is perhaps one of the most determined people I have ever met. If she sets her mind to something, watch out and don’t get in her path.
Comment by Larry — June 24, 2009 @ 7:47 pm