Quite recently my daughter Kate was teasingly characterized as being much like Katherina in William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew".  On some days I may agree...she can be a shrew...but who isn't a shrew now and again?

Indeed she has her days...but  I pity the man who tries to be her Petruchio for he will never understand my Kate nor appreciate her...and he will be the one missing out!  My little shrew is a willful, stubborn young woman of 15.  We battle everyday (perhaps she received her will from her mother...hmmmm).  But I wouldn't trade her for anything!!  Along with her willfulness and stubborness comes a compassionate, loving young woman who is quite amazing.  She has a temper that flares and a laugh that carries you away right along with her.  She is loyal to her friends...and protective. And she loves her family! She has fire in her eyes and in her heart.  And, most importantly,  she has an abundant love for Jesus.

At 15 I didn't know what I wanted out of this world.  Kate does.  She wants to be a writer...and I know she is good enough to be published.  Thus one of our battles..."finish your Algebra before working on your novel!!"      She is outspoken in her beliefs  both religious and political.  And when she is faced with a challenge...she tries her darndest to come out on top.  I am proud of my Katherina and love her beyond words.

So...dear Petruchio...whoever you may/will be...I pray you try not to tame my Katherina.  You will miss out!  Loving her is to tame her enough!