i'm better for it friday....a story

i am certain we all have more than one 

“i’m better for it” story....

as a matter of fact, i imagine we have many.  

i am also certain that not all of those stories 

are something bad that happened in 

order for us to learn a lesson, 

rise from the ashes and eventually come to a place 

of gratitude for this "bad thing" that happened 

to make us better.

today, as i sit here in this little coffee shop typing....

i am better for one of the most blessED gifts 

i have ever received in my life.

today, my daughter Sophia is 11.  

she is a beauty, inside and out.  

she is compassion.  

she is kindness. 

she is “i love you mom” many, many times a day.  

she is a treasure.  

she is love. 

she is silliness.
she is laughter.
she is smiles.

she is thoughtfulness.
she is shine.

she is a wish come true,
every single day.
she is a gift.

she is happiness and magic and kisses and hugs.

she is my daughter....my heart.

i know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, 

that i am BETTER for being her mom.  

she teaches me daily and there are so many things 

about her that i strive to be more like.  

she is my blessing and i knew the day she was born 

she was a wise old soul who i was given to mother.  

i am better for this and 

beyond grateful for this.

happy weekend my friends. 

thank you for visiting me.

ox

kolleen


and to my daughter
happiness magic and love to you today
and always.
i love you as wide as the sky
 - mom