I thought about this precious child of mine, I thought of all that this year has entailed, from my emotions, to Presley's endurance. It was like I had a slide show playing inside my head... I am amazed by all that has been stuffed into this past 10 months. As I sat there and reflected on it all, the changes in our life, the changes within me, changes I am still discovering, still grappling with, I realized that when the Lord sent me Presley, He sent me so much more than a precious daughter, He sent me a compass for this life of mine...
Don't think for a minute that I am saying I am always certain where I am going or what I should be doing, or that I no longer stress, worry or whine about things in life. But I will say, in Presley, I now have a point of reference that doesn't allow me to stay in those places for too long.
I think about all that she has endured and overcome, I think about the lives she has touched, the kindness we have been shown, the friendships we have found, the internal exploring she has prompted within me. When I think about of all this, I can't help but think, how her presence in my life, has pointed me right where I should be going.
The irony in this, is that I have collected compasses for the last 10 years. I received my first one from a high school friend on my 30Th birthday. I loved it! Years later, I received another one from Mike, as well as others, here and there, throughout the years.
For some reason, I have always been fascinated with them, a tiny object that can help you find your way... that analogy seems to fit perfectly when I think of Presley. I thank the Lord for sending me the ultimate compass, one for my soul, in the form of the most perfect child.
And thank you Oliver Family, for a beautiful day that prompted me to reflect on this year and for showing myself and Mike, just how loved our daughter Presley is by all of you.
