Her letter’s conclusion sums up the heart of parenting.
Olympian Joseph Schooling takes his leave with his mother, Mrs May Schooling, and his girlfriend after announcing his retirement at the Chinese Swimming Club on April 2.“I cannot promise that I will be there for the rest of your life, but I do promise that I love you more than anything else in the world, and I will love you for the rest of my life.”The first lesson is about making meaningful sacrifices that fortify the family’s bond.
Making those sacrifices not only united the family, but it also strengthened the resilience to bounce back from obstacles. In the course of their life, our children may surprise or challenge us. They may do us proud or leave us wondering. However, the keyword here is “dare” – that is, to dare to dream with them. Courage expressed this way is contagious. We encourage our children by supporting their dreams and join efforts with them to make it a reality.
We told her to view life as an adventure, with risk and all. We asked her to be bold and brave through. While we can expect the adventure to be demanding, it will be worth it because the valleys and the peaks will become her story of courage and hope.
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