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I found this in my room this afternoon, it is Jacelyns from 4th grade. It's not a great picture but it is significant for me.
My first thought in seeing it two years ago was sadness, because #3 is the memory of her baby brother Tristan dying. I felt bad that this is a memory she still had.
My first thought in seeing it today was happiness, to her this memory is an important one. I am overjoyed that it is as important to her as it is to me.
11 comments:
Wow, what a precious picture. Amazing how your reaction to it has changed....time can be a wonderful thing.
that is so powerful! what an amazing treasure to have.
Being able to express oneself is important. In this case it is important to both of you which is wonderful! (((hugs)))
i have thought about her and tristan a lot lately. one of our cd's in the car right now has you are my sunshine in it. that will forever be their song for me. i can not hear it and not send thoughts to all of you. i am glad that seeing this picture today made you happy, instead of sad.
This is so unbelievably moving. The depth of Jacelyn's feelings is so obvious here! Children know and understand so SO much more that we sometimes give them credit for. I think this picture is one of the most wonderful illustrations of the bitter-sweetness of life I have ever seen. There is sadness BUT there is celebration, too. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Imagine our own lives Sarah - had we been given this space to really Feel our feelings at 11. To speak our truth and be acknowledged.
It is a gift you have allowed her to have and she will never forget.
Wow Sarah. This has me on the verge of tears. Thank you for sharing with us.
That was the first thing that struck me after seeing it again, was how my reaction had changed, it sort of amazed me.
Jacelyn really is truly amazing, I am so very proud of her.
Sarah , thanks for sharing this really. You know how and what it means to me.Thank you.A hug from me to Jacelyn. She never ceases to surprise me. Today morning itself I was thinking about the blanket thing she did. I wish I could hold her hands. She is an amazing girl.
(((Hugs))) to you all...
WOW! I just saw this as I have been behind and looking at the Envisage site. This is powerful. Be sure to save this forever Sarah.
You are so blessed with Jacelyn & all of your children you have the most amazing children ever.
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