In a collection of lives fraught with difficulty, yours was at least as much if not more of a proving ground as any.
You’ve clawed through and over taller obstacles than most.
You’ve bitten off more than you intended and swallowed it whole – then asked for more.
You’ve stalked and brought down prey to provide for your own back in the den.
Whether you were determinedly working to educate yourself, making strides to secure your standing in your profession, striving to find your faith and then help others’ find their own, or sustaining your family with little more than force of will, you have been successful.
You’ve exemplified the description of strength.
I offer you the credit and acknowledgement that you rightly deserve.