Even if I have had one, I want to name this one "happiness"
Honestly my heart could explode with the emotions that I feel today.
For those of you who know me, you will understand.
As context, for whatever reason, I carry the burden of the family's health on my shoulders. It weighs heavy. Its not that we are stricken with health issues, but the ones we do have I carry with a heavy load. It's my thing.
One of those is the well-being of my eldest daughter. She has some mild things going on, which impact her ability to learn and socialise. As a consequence, she does not have a lot of friends.
In fact, as parents, our hearts have been broken a number of times on this issue.
Today, those broken hearts were repaired and even inflated.
Today she turned 12. For her birthday she invited one person for a sleepover. It was risky, but a risk we were all up for. Now all I can see is that this was one of the best decisions we could have taken.
They built up a tent, chatted til midnight and were up at 7 doing more of the same. They laughed over a movie, went bowling and were given 20 francs for lunch at McDonalds which they were allowed to get themselves. They hung out in the garden and tickled each other, whilst splitting their sides laughing. They visited their friends mum and brought her letters and flowers and best of all, they decided that the sleepover would go on for another night!!!
They are off playing badminton as I type and the day is not over yet.....we have sausages on the open fire, nail varnish and smoothies at 4 and another movie to come!
My hubbie and I have been in awe of their beauty today. In awe of our daughter being happy. In peace at our daughter having fun. It has been a moment for us both. Such a wondeful day.
Her birthday has been so simple. Yet so magical.
My heart is so full of emotion and I am so greatful for this day.
Good Friday is a religious day on the calendar. I won't try to draw any paralells, but for us this day now has a new meaning and a new memory.
(oh and yes I get to eat meat and chocolate very soon too!!!!!!)
You know you truly love a friend..and also a little girl..when a blog like this lifts your own heart soaring. I am not sure I have read anything in a long while that has made me feel happier:)))))))
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely birthday celebration for the sweetest of girls.
And such a patient and kind and loving mommy who's heart has always known to trust that process.
I am thrilled
Much love always to you both. That picture is priceless.
From Costa Rica!
Lauren Kate