Okay. This whole, “one portrait of your daughter each week, every week, of 2014”? I’m not very good at it. Because really, how can I choose just one? As Lucy grows, I’m seeing new, surprising sides of her each day. I delight in the simple pleasure she finds in our seemingly mundane daily activities. Her laughter and smiles remind me of all that is right and good.
And how she explores now. Crawling, grasping, examining. My mother was right, “there is nothing like seeing the world anew through the eyes of your child.”
As many of you know, I’ve had a rough few weeks. Anxiety with a tinge of depression and a heavy dose of grief. But as I drove to class tonight, I was flooded with an overwhelming sense of love. I arrived on campus with mascara running down my cheeks. My spirit of fear and mourning was broken on that drive. I felt the love of a father, the love of a mother, the love of my creator. I can’t explain exactly what happened, but I feel a sense of freedom and peace tonight. A sense of freedom and peace that I’ve sorely missed.
Thank you for following and loving me on this journey. In good times and bad. As I watch my daughter grow this week, I’m reminded of how blessed I am in this journey. Yes, we’ve seen our share of sadness, but also what illuminating and wondrous joy!
Oh Monet, I’m so glad you’re feeling better! And of course you can’t choose just one photo of your little cutie pie! It’s impossible!
I’m sorry you had such a tough week, chica but I’m glad this little sweetheart could cheer you up!!
I am so glad you’re feeling better now! I can imagine that worries multiply exponentially when you are responsible for another life, I hope you continue feeling at peace. Lucy, as always its absolutely beautiful x
This made my morning! Adorable, cute Lucy! Glad you are doing better!
I can’t speak for all your readers, but I for one am never disappointed in multiple pictures of Lucy.
I’m so happy you’ve emerged out of the gutting darkness you were in. XO Grief is such a debilitating thing and I wish you many happy years saturated with love and good memories. XO
I’m so so happy to hear that you’re feeling at peace Monet! And these posts always bring a smile to my face – she is just so so adorable : ) Have a wonderful weekend friend!
Monet, this is the time to enjoy with your child. I am sure you are doing that every moment of your life now. Lucy is so cute, just like a doll!
I’m glad you’re doing better, my friend. Lucy’s smile would certainly brighten my day…as would your yummy granola!
Glad you’re feeling happier! And I wouldn’t think of just picking one photo a week — rather, think of it as celebrating the week, so you get to pick 7 photos!
Hі there, I read your blogs like every week.
Your story-telling style is awesome, ҡeep it
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