Dear T

Dear T,

My sweet, sassy little 6 year old nugget. 

Today, you showed me grace. Today, you showed me love. Today, you showed me forgiveness. And I didn't even ask for it.

I had an epic Mommy fail and thought tomorrow was the dress-up-day that actually happened today. You even had yourself dressed this morning and I made you change. 

But this afternoon, when you told me what happened, my heart crumbled. I asked you if you told everyone it was your Mom's fault and she really messed up? 

Your response was, "No, I didn't want to have you take all the blame. It's not your fault." 

And just like that-grace. Love. Forgiveness. All because you love me. I didn't have to ask, I didn't have to apologize (even though I did), and yet you forgave me without even a second thought. 

I love you baby girl. Thanks for making this Mom's day. 

Love,

Mama 

Dear Self

Dear Self,

This evening God spoke to you. He did it through the most powerful, most eye opening witnesses he has. Your children.

He brought you home a bit earlier than usual, on a whim. He brought your family together for a family bow-shooting-session. And then he brought you all on a hike to end the evening.

And it was there, on that hike, that he spoke to you. And he said-THIS is whah matters. THIS is your life. THIS is better than any job, any career. THIS is better than any promotion you are striving for. THIS is better than office politics. THIS-right here-is perfection. 

And you, self, should never forget THIS moment. 

Xoxo 

Dear Vacation

Dear Vacation,

Much like usual, you came and went too fast. Our days that turned into nights turned into a morning back to work and school and routine in a blink of an eye. 

We played, swam, hiked, ran, rode, and galloped our way through Arizona.  And oh whah fun it was to have solid time with no distractions. 

Our time at the resort was well-spent, filling our days with hours at the pool and water slide. 

Our flights were spent with full hearts, as we listened to outsiders enjoy our nuggets as much as we do. 

Thanks, vacation, for leaving us fresh.