Pride

Today the Daily Post which sends me my writing challenges asks me when was the last time someone told me they were proud of me.
I don't like this question. It brings up sadness in me. It's not something I hear from those closest to me.
I think that my upline in Stampin Up told me she was proud of what I have accomplished and I know that my upline in my new adventure in Jamberry has been super encouraging, but that's just not the same.
While I admit that self pride is something that the Lord frowns upon, just a little pat on the back is something that we all long for I think.

I remember a couple of years ago or so I was watching a movie and the daughter in the movie told her mom that she was proud of her and I burst out crying. What a sap! It just hit me how much it would mean to my heart if I heard that from my girls. I think if my mom were alive today she would be proud of me, but it's not something I heard from my folks when they were here.

Why don't we tell people that more often. Especially to our children. It's such a simple thing that would mean so much. Just to know someone notices, someone cares.

In the end, I know that my Heavenly Father is proud of the steps I have made in my walk with Him as He encourages me and guides me along the way, and He's the most important one after all......
Still, can you imagine your child telling you they are proud of you?