Essence

I had a significant amount of time today to just think while I scrubbed the entire carpet of Jedi's room...that'll be another post titled "Free Chocolate Lab."

I pondered my many blessings, including my family but mostly I thought about my eldest...Abi Rose. Perhaps, I focused on her because we spent the last two days together at her horse shows.

Every child is special in so many ways. Parents cherish each of their children for different reasons...not one less or more, just differently. I think many of us forget to tell our children exactly what makes them special. Abi Rose is one of those children who is loved by all, a shining example of sweet, good natured , wholesome beauty. I don't mean physical beauty, although I think she's gorgeous, I mean her very essence. The part of her that never speaks ill of people (little brothers excluded), her persistent nature to do better, her kindness, her thankfulness, her giving nature. She's the child that thanks me for cooking every meal even if it's dreaded brussel sprouts. She's the one who writes special poems about the ones she loves. She's the child that includes everybody (again, pesty little brother excluded.) She's the first to offer help. I cherish these things about her. I pray I can uphold Gods trust in me with this special gift that is Abi Rose.