This is it.
The reason we are here.
I got to stand by and watch my daughter hold my son and share with him the project she had created with her heart.
"Deak...that's OUR tree. YOUR tree. See it? It's a Goodnight Moon Tree. Do you like it? It's yours. I made it for you."
There was no hoopla, no reporters, no one even clearly within earshot.
Just her heart and his.
That's our purpose.
That's what this journey is about.
Yes, there are hard days...and even hard years.
But, those moments give us an opportunity to have these kind of moments.
And, these kind of moments are the ones that build a lifetime.
If I were not to make it another day, I would be fulfilled and content.
I feel the purpose; much like a fuzzy blanket around my shoulders as I cuddle my kids together with me on the couch.
Cozy and perfect.
For this night, in this moment, I get it. It is absolutely undeniable.
And, it feels amazing.
7 comments:
Cool tree. I dig it.
We're so glad we got to see it in the flesh! And the response from the crowd as they passed it was just great!
Perfect family picture by the way!
I should know better than to read your blog with out tissues near by. Jenny- what Abby did is so inspiring, I can't even begin to imagine how much pride and love you must feel for her. She truly is beautiful inside and out- which you already know. I am so proud to be her Aunt. What an awesome Mom you are... I hope to be like my two big sisters one day, such incredible examples. Thank You. Love You. Xoxo
Just read the last few posts. wow. i am so teary. Jenny you are strong and your kids are beautiful. So grateful to know you and your wonderful family.
Jen,
YOu are seriously the BEST mom I know. Your blog makes me so happy to read. It is so uplifting and honest. I LOVE every bit of it. I have trying to find a recent phone number for you and for some reason can't. Will you please email me your info. I REALLY want to get together with you ASAP. My email is acemhill@comcast.net.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks so much for being such a great example for me. I really do admire all you do :)
We went. We saw your tree. It was beautiful. Every detail was perfect. It made me cry. I even saw my daughter Kaiya shed some tears. She told me she was proud of Abby and that she looked up to her for being so loving toward her brother to build such a beautiful tree for him. She also told me that she would love to be Abby's friend. And hoped one day she could be just like her. Any chance we could get them together? Kaiya would be in pure Heaven.
goodness runs through her genes!
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