Elizabeth Klemmer: What it Means to Be a "Big"
The responsibility of having the trust of a young woman, watching a shy, giggly, dimpled nine year old develop into a creative, thinking, kind, dimpled young woman. A constant reminder of how tough and confusing the teen years are, multiplied by 1000 for a teen in the city. Being one half of a relationship filled with confidences, growth, fascination, and fun. Getting lip gloss tips and manicure instructions - she's on it. The responsibility of having the trust of a young woman who will tell me what she can tell no one else. Knowing I'm giving all I've got to help one child see what's possible, to dream really big and doing everything I can to help her live out those dreams.