It's my daughter's birthday. I'm so lucky to be her mama. I went through some very dark times in the last 5 years, but there is light in my life now, and a hopeful future. She is my greatest accomplishment, my dream come true. I got to cuddle with her and remember the night of her birth (it was actually very traumatic and stressful, but I didn't tell her that part), and tuck her in. Her presents are wrapped, streamers up, and chocolate chip pancakes on the menu for the morning.
I think it is a great sign that my daughter was born on the darkest night of the year... the night that reminds us that tomorrow will be a little brighter, that the nights will be a bit shorter from now on.
Betsey and Ggrass and Rain, thank you for your words that give me such comfort and strength.
