Nana is holding on. I know she feels the strength of our prayers and love surrounding her and while I wish she could live forever, we have to remind ourselves of how lucky we are to have been a part of her amazing 89 years of melodious joy. My every thought is with my father, the most devoted son, who faces a life without his Mummy. I dare not think of how heartbreaking that would be. I look into my little one's eyes and simply cannot imagine a day when we are not bound so closely as one.
Samara and I went to our first baby group today with our friends Jennifer and Baby Beatrice and it was a lot of fun. She is getting bigger and bigger everyday, starting to gaze more deeply and smile more meaningfully. I can't believe such a beautiful little one came from inside me. I feel so blessed. When she wakes up in the morning and the yellow sun and blue waves sparkle through our bedroom window and she finds my adoring eyes, the connection is unbelievable. Despite any tiredness I may feel from a rough night or any soreness from endless hours of nursing, my heart melts in hers. She makes every second so poignant. I love being a mother!
And as one more reminder of the majesty and hope in this life, this rainbow guided our hearts all the way to Nana's...
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