A Daughter’s Generous Heart

I am moved by acts of generosity. Whether random or intentional. 

The person in line behind me who gave me that extra 50 cents when I was short.

The young man who gave up his seat on Bart so a pregnant woman could sit down.

The friend who didn't have to send that sweet card to me with a kind appreciation.

The coalition of donors offering a matching gift of $150,000 to KQED.

The doctors and nurses and cooks who risk their lives going to worn torn areas.

The woman who ran after me when she saw I dropped my sunglasses.

This time it was my daughter.

She lives in Oregon and her boyfriend of 6 years and he has been living out of state for almost a year for work. She didn't like not having a say in his decision to take the new job and decided not to uproot her life and leave her job. Understandable, right?

It has been a growthful year for them, navigating this long distance terrain and how to make decisions together. 

Something moved inside them and now they are officially engaged, with plans for him to move back to Oregon when the right job opens up. 

Today my daughter applied for a job in his new city. She may or may not get it. He doesn't know about it. But I am so moved by her act of generosity.

She is saying, I am committed to you. I know how to bend. I want to be with you. I will do what it takes to make our life together beautiful. I love you truly.

I am so proud of her generous heart. So much love.