Her voice. Still the sweetest music I’ve heard in more than 17 years. She’s holding an open catalog, pointing to an item on the page. “I saw this, and thought of you!” Her words buzz with excitement, as I take the catalog and see for myself what she’s found. The Thinker’s Thesaurus. “It looks like a cool book!” she offers. “I bet it would be helpful to have when you are writing.” Of course I agree. Of course I buy the book. I don’t even read the reviews. They don’t matter. I buy the book because every time I look at it I’ll be reminded of what an incredible daughter I have.
As if I needed reminding.
And yet, if I had to try to quantify my love for this child, would every blossom on every tree that ever bloomed, is blooming, and will bloom be an adequate expression of the immeasurable?
Page 312 has some really great suggestions.
This piece was inspired by the lovely photo prompt this week over at Write on Edge.
I love reading of your relationship with Amy. It truly is inspiring and unique.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa! I feel so blessed to have such a gem of a daughter! And I have to say that I sure have enjoyed keeping up with you and your wonderful boys! I feel like I'm really getting to be a part of their childhood. Thanks for that:) xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so touching and poignant. They steal our hearts away, don't they.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jacqueline! And yes, I agree 100%-they totally do:)
DeleteThis is the sweetest thing ever! You are making me tear up over here! Your relationship is just so lovely :)
ReplyDeleteTammy, you are such a sweetheart:) Thank you so much!
DeleteIt is so nice to hear of a lovely mother/daughter relationship. LM x
ReplyDeleteLyssa-I'm so blessed by my relationship with my daughter! Thanks for your comment:)
DeleteOh so sweet to hear about your love for your dear sweet daughter. Hey, you changed your photo. I noticed! Thanks for your sweet compliment. A good Mother is always worth emulating. Love back to ya! (hug)
ReplyDeleteThanks Renae. I feel so lucky! And I did redo my photo. I'm not so sure about it though... Hugs back at you! xx
DeleteOur daughters and our relationship with them is incredibly special, isn't it? We are very blessed!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, it is! We are both so blessed to have such amazing girls!!
DeleteI so admire mothers who love their children unconditionally. Your love just shines through for your daughter. A bittersweet read for me but beautifully written!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Maggie:) It is bittersweet for me that this is bittersweet for you, though. A hug, if you need one:)
DeleteWhat a lovely piece. It definitely captures vastness of a mother's love.
ReplyDeleteThanks Victoria! I was hoping all those flower petals added up to a lot of love:)
DeleteAwwwww...what better love than a mother's love for her child? This made me smile. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed this!! Thanks so much!!
DeleteAhhh Valerie, I connect with you so much on our feelings for our kids. I know I couldn't quantify it either. xo my friend.
ReplyDeleteKim, I knew you would feel this way too! It's written all over every post you write about your two boys! I'm glad we have this in common, my friend:)
DeleteLaughter x 2:~) This is such a nice writing about your daughter and it's wonderful she recommended "The Thinker's Thesaurus." That's a mouthful. Betcha can't say it ten times in a row?
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful WOE from Valerie:~)
She is indeed a wonderful caring daughter and I would have bought the book too:) Hugs B
ReplyDeleteThanks B! And I knew you would:) Hugs!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet girl! What you two have is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAs a big (huge, gargantuan, enormous) fan of the thesaurus, I love this story. I can only hope my own sweet girl knows me this well one day!
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