Today my family did not receive the news for which we have been waiting and praying. We received no news, in fact. As I was getting the little guy ready for bed tonight, I was telling him how much I loved him. My voice filled with emotion, I began to say, “You…”, and trailed off. He was wriggling into his pajamas, and he chimed in, "...are your great day?” Yes, buddy, That's exactly what you are. You are my great day.
You are my great day when the world is uncertain. You wake up with a smile on your face, climb into my bed (at 4:30 in the morning), and ask if we can sing “Honey”. You attack each day with unending amounts of energy until you literally pass out from exhaustion. When nothing seems right, you always are. You are my great day.
You are my great day when you show great compassion to sad characters in a book. You are learning so much with each passing day and sometimes even share with your baby sister. You have a giggle that is the sweetest of melodies and a hug that fills me to the core with warmth. Your eyes light up when you are carefree and you have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. You must know how things work, and you must do it yourself. You are my great day.
You are my great day when waiting feels unbearable. You know a little about what is going on, but you carry on being you any way. You love playing outside, and you come in smelling like sunscreen, bug spray, sweat, and sunshine. Exploring is your favorite hobby, with climbing close behind. You say the darndest things and can always bring a smile to my face when the weight of the world is pushing me down. You are my great day.
You are my great day when you get out of bed fifteen million times before falling asleep. You open the door because you just want to tell me you’re OK. You have been through so much in your little lifetime--more than any kid should have to--and you’re still here smiling and laughing through it all. Even when you are sad, you are my great day.
You are my great day when nothing else is. When you come home after we are apart, my heart soars. Your strong will matches my own, and someday, you will be an amazing leader. You are brimming with confidence and assertiveness and can easily express anything your heart desires. You are a work of art--priceless, beautiful, valuable, cherished. You are my great day.
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That is perfect. How could God have seen anything in me sufficient to parent these angels? He didn't - or maybe he did - or perhaps they were sent to rescue momma.
He tells me all of the time that I am his hero and I rescued him. But I agree with you (and I tell him that, too) that he was the one who rescued me. Thank you for the comment. Very touched by it.
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That is the most beautiful post I've read so far in my short time on steemit.
I can feel the love between parent and child in this post and it made me smile.
Thank you for sharing something so special and heartfelt. :D
I second that- such beautiful words. Being a parent fills us with so much love it hurts sometimes. Beautiful- save this for him.
Thank you! That's a good idea. I have a poem my dad wrote for me and it was always so special to have something written about me! Hanks for helping me to remember that and the kind words!
Aww that is so special! I'm glad you remembered. At the time it might not mean so much to us to get poems or letters from our parents, but later on down the line, it means more than anything. :) keep it up :)
Thanks, you too! I enjoy reading your work!
Ditto! :)
Wow thank you! I'm honored by your comment. I appreciate you sharing that with me. So very much!
You are very welcome. :D I meant every single word. :D Have an awesomely wonderful day. :D
You too!
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Wow, I'm so honored (and taken by surprise!) thank you so much! I will have to get one opened up and get back to you. Thank you again! Truly touched.
Hello! I didn't realize that @nepd had arranged something with you already. So if it's not too much trouble, we can just go with his plan. Thanks!!
Already done.
Thanks :-)
Simply beautiful very heart felt. Thank you :)
Thank you very much! That means a lot to me, thank you!
Have you seen @stephmckenzie's blog? She has just adopted a teenager, so you might have some journeys in common.
https://steemit.com/blog/@stephmckenzie/congratulations-it-s-a-girl
No but thank you so much for pointing me in that direction! So appreciated!!
It's getting dusty in here.
No those are just tears man. Let em flow.
And thanks for the two upvotes!
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I'm a new mom, myself and this post speaks to me. While my little guy doesn't do too much besides eat and sleep at the moment (he's just now 3 weeks old), I know the love you're talking about, how no matter what they can turn your day around. Thanks for using #steemmoms tag and I look forward to more of your posts!
Congratulations on your new little boy! It's amazing how they fill your heart, isn't it? While he isn't biologically my own I couldn't love him any more if he was. Thanks for reading and I'm glad it spoke to you!
Awww... I can feel the love. They joys of being a mom. ❤
Great joy!!
@thesimplelife, you are a great example for all the other #steemmoms and #steemdads.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and story. I have 5 "You are my great days" and I can totally relate to everything you said.
I'm so glad it resonated with you and Hank you so much for the kind words. Five! Awesome! I always thought I'd want a big family. Right now I have two.
Hi, I just read your post after @frostyamber resteemed your post. It is beautiful! I feel the same way about life that you do! I upvoted you, and am now following you! Have a wonderful blessed day!!
Thank you for the kind words! It's a beautiful kind of love. Blessings to you this day!
Ahhh... omg those darned onions got me!
You are in my continued prayers. I can only hope that no news right now is very good news later. May the universe hear this collective and make those sincere prayers come true. {{{HUGS}}}
Thank you, thank you, THANK you! You with the onions...@nepd with the dust...everyone should be taking their benedryl today I think! LOL. Not having a finish line now is very scary...
I upvoted this and also resteemed :)
Thank you so much!
This is beautiful. I love how you love him, and how your lovely words envelope the deep joys of parenting
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. Surprisingly, this was the easiest post yet for me to write and took only a few minutes. I was inspired by him and it all just came out.
It's apparent in your writing that this came straight from the heart. Thank you for sharing it. Beautiful
I had to quit reading this at work today and come back tonight to read it. I get it, and I'm not a mom. I am reminded of my good friends grandbaby, well he's three, who I just adore and don't get to see. When I last saw him I marveled at his intelligence and the awe of a child. I still see him running up the hill like he was drunk chasing a butterfly.
So many amazing memories that little ones bring! So glad you could connect to it. Thanks for coming back to read it!
I hope all your news with him is good
Thanks...still waiting!
Your story here touches my heart. Thinking of this little one reminds me of a lost grandson...
Thanks for sharing.
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I'm glad that it spoke to you. I'm so very sorry about your grandson. I can't even imagine...my heart goes out to you! Thanks for taking the time to read it and respond!
Thanks, friend.
I hope to begin writing the full story of my grandson before too long...