Today was a day of many firsts. Sometimes I wish I could spread them out because that seems to happen from time to time. I won't complain though because I think it's a pretty amazing thing to have many firsts in one day. One particular one stands out.
My dear friends, Sandi and Ousmani, have begun a challenge of 29 Gifts. She started a blog and everything and I am very excited about it. She was checking out some other blogs and stumbled across something that has inspired her and in turn is inspired me and my daughter. 29 gifts in 29 days. You give. That's it. Simple. You give of your time, work, money, gifts, love...whatever. My little buddy made me a beautiful card complete with butterflies. (Yet another reminder of my recent metamorphosis...the symbol seems to be everywhere!) I already had my gift for her picked out and waiting. A butterfly pin sparkly and beautiful just like her. Strange how these things work.
It will be a challenge to find some more time in each day to make sure we are doing even more than we already do. It will take creativity at times...maybe some energy. It will also remind us how much we all truly need one another. Take the focus off of what's insignificant and remind us of what really matters...how much people need to know that they are valued, how much we appreciate them and how much they are loved.
Love Love Love it! It is so valuable to everyone when we know that we are loved and appreciated. We all feel unappreciated often and the smallest gesture can really make a difference. You have a warm and kind soul and those qualities can already be seen in your sweet daughter. Keep up the good work Mommy!
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