Can Contentment and Dreams Co-Exist? You Bet

Oh my. If you know me even a little bit, you’ll know why this had me BAWLING last night. Dreams balanced with contentment. Knowing exactly what would excite the people she loves. A major dose of encouragement. And all the “WOULDs” that got replaced with “WILLs.”

This is a girl who knows how to manifest!

(The one place I will take exception is that she’s got not one BUT TWO windows in her room. Perhaps what she really needs is a remedial course in How To Use The Blinds.)

In all seriousness: Thank you, my sweet Josie. I’ve won the daughter lottery. And, you’re right: “For now, this is perfect.”

 

 


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