11.4.11

Three Years

Dropping my son at school on the eve of the anniversary of my Nana’s death, my son whispered in my ear, “Mommy, I would like to visit Nana today. I want to give her this.”

And he handed me a folded pink piece of paper.

To you, it would look like nothing more than some silly child scribble – but to me it’s the most meaningful drawing I’ve ever seen from him. My son described to me that he drew three people in that picture – him, his sister and his Nana. They were on the beach and playing in the sand while the sun peeked in and out of the white clouds. He has so many fond memories of going to the beach with her and wanted her to know just how much he remembered her.

And how much he loves her – and misses her.

My son just turned three when she passed and I am amazed at how much he remembers.

I’ve written a lot about her and my son in the past, so I am sharing one of my favorite posts I know you will enjoy: An Idea of Divine Perfection. I hope you take a moment to read that post as I honor one of the most remarkable women to have ever entered my life.

1919 – 2008

Wife, Mother, Nana

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11.2.11

An Open Letter to My Little Girl

To my little girl who lights up a room when she smiles and who has been given to me to love, guide, and honor…

You continue to inspire me – to be a better woman, a stronger person, a better mom.

You have been brought into my life for a reason and I am forever changed since the moment I saw you take your first breath. Although you manage to steal my patience on a regular basis and probably shaved a few years off of my life from worry, I can’t imagine walking this Earth without you.

I watched you struggle with things that came easy for others and I prayed that you would remain strong and confident. You never gave up on yourself and I never gave up on you.

You are a fighter, one that has more sass and spunk than any little girl I know; you’ve taught me the true definition of hard work, never letting even a single setback get in your way.

I am in awe of you.

I am in awe of how far you’ve come.

You have shown me the face of gratitude.

You were sent from above to teach me the true meaning of courage, resilience and HOPE.

You love without judgment,

You live without prejudice,

And it is YOU who continues to remind me what’s truly important in life.

Regardless of the challenges that still remain, you will get through them – we will get through them and you will be reminded every single day that YOU ARE ENOUGH.

As I watch you play dress up and rock those pigtails in your hair, I am blessed to have the opportunity to watch you learn and grow into an extraordinary little girl and ultimately young woman – one who I know will leave an amazing footprint on this Earth.

My job as your mother is to love, guide and honor you – and I will continue to do that, all the days of my life.

Thank you sweetheart, for being YOU – just the way you were meant to be.

 

This post is part of the Linkup with Just Be Enough an amazing site dedicated to empowering humanity, celebrating and accepting who we are – just as we are.

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