Dear Olivia,
On Friday evening after a healthy dinner, I decided to take you and Maddox over to City Creek to play on the dinosaurs by the food court. The weather was cold and rainy and this was a perfect option close to home that also happened to be free. Off we went, with a promise from your papa that he would meet us there.
Both you and Maddox were happy to be there since we had not frequented the play place in awhile. Off you ran, with your brother at your tail....always going wherever you went. Oh, how he adores you. How he looks up to you. How fun you are to be around.
After playing for awhile, you made a friend. Your brother still keeping up as much as his little legs could carry him. What a wonderful sight it was to see you both running, smiling, and making friends.
There was this particular dinosaur that Maddox had trouble getting up. Without a second thought, you jumped down, pushed him up, looked at me, gave me a thumbs up and a big smile and off you went to play.
The moment was quick, yet it had such a great impression upon me that it brought me to tears.
That is you. Always kind. Ready to help. Quick to choose what is right. You love others. Without guile. What an example you are to me. Your willingness to do what is best despite how it impedes you is well beyond your years. You are quite the magnetic force. Always pulling people closer because you have that great ability to love without strings attached. You simply are growing into a well-adjusted, happy, loving, and thoughtful, young lady.
Thank you for your love. Thank you for thinking of your brother. Please never forget him, nor your other siblings to come. Be close to them. Love them. Be there for them. Be friends. Serve eachother.
With love,
Your mama.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
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