The circumstances of your life have made and will continue to make your roar deeper, more authentic. None of us has had an easy life, and, when you get down to it, no such thing exists! As Jesus himself said, “In this world, you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Your roar will laugh sometimes and cry like a baby on others. It can comfort, it can correct, and it can communicate healthy choices and boundaries as needed. It will cheer from the stands or speak boldly when you’re standing up for yourself or someone else. Sometimes it will cry out to God in desperation—and other times in ecstatic praise.

With the passing of years, with God’s grace, your roar will become a trusted source of wisdom, experience, and love for other sisters.