Once upon a time there was a little blond head blue eyed girl. She was loved by all who met her. The breeze carried her into the lives of many and just as quickly as the breeze blew in she danced her way out. Chasing lightning bugs and rainbows through crisp corn fields kept her busy. When the clouds opened up and released their joy onto the world below she danced through the puddles with such reverence. She never met a stranger and was blessed to carry this on throughout her life.
She had a dream.........
The love of furry things surrounded her heart. Dogs and cats could not be snuggled enough even when they tried to kick free. Animals became little families clustered in her room. She rocked them to sleep, fed them the most delectable treats a little girl could imagine up and every single one of those furry friends could read her her favorite story books. Days melted into nights as time continued to show her the beauty of the world surrounding her.
She had a dream........
Clumsy she may have been but it never deterred her from stepping out with her tiny bare feet. She longed to feel the morning dew kissing her toes good morning and welcoming her to the new day that awaited. Spinning with her arms open until she fell to the ground giggling uncontrollably was her way of saying welcome to my world. From sun up to sun down life was a kaleidoscope of beauty that only she experienced.
She had a dream.......
As time passed and the little girl grew up she never lost her sense of childlike wonder. Life blessed her with opportunities to travel the path less traveled. These paths revealed beauty most will never see. Her dance continued through life. She danced under waterfalls in the mountains of Colorado, tiptoed up to wild turkeys, cows and animals alike off of the dirt roads. She twirled under the stars only to collapse to the ground overlooking cliffs of wonder. Her thoughts and heart were lost among the stars. As they would glisten through the sky wishes were made on every singe one.
She had a dream........
The little girl grew into an adult. The whimsical child carried this whimsical outlook throughout her entire life. Please do not misunderstand, life has not been easy for her. Chronic illness has touched the tip of her nose with its cold icy finger. It has swept through her heart and soul and will be her shadow for the rest of her life. People have come into her life only to try and break her spirit but no one could ever succeed. She has chosen to wear her pain and suffering on her sleeve right along side of her heart. It is a part of her new dance through life and she is proud of it and the strength and courage it has filled her soul with. She is proud of the resistance that washed over her during the days as a child under the sun rays, through the rain and over the mountains and rivers alike.
She had a dream........
After heartache love was reborn stronger than ever. A love that she never even knew could even exist. The love before that she thought she knew turned out to not be love at all. Love should not hurt, should not be selfish and one sided. Love should be kind, giving and be the light that draws you back home at night. That kind of love, that love is love she needed and knew would truly be a love of a lifetime. This love filled her life with joy and wonder once more. She danced and twirled without a care and everything she had ever wanted was finally in her hands.
She had a dream........
Surrounded by love and compassion this once upon a time whimsical soul that is now all grown up has decided it is time for her dream to come true. The love that she carries is too much to bear alone and it is time to share the world seen only through her eyes. It is time for her whimsical little one to come into this world. She wants to once again dance in the rain, twirl in the sun light and make wishes on every star with childlike wonder. The love of all things furry must be passed on to another little one who snuggles without resistance. The whimsical child inside of her grown up heart is breaking free. Lessons of beauty and wonder will be shared. Acceptance of those who are different will be taught. Compassion will grow within before she even hears the first cry. She is ready for her heart to no longer be her own but to live outside of her own body and dance free in the sun and under the stars.
She had a dream........
Little bean, in one month from today you and me will be begin this journey together that will last my entire lifetime. You have been wanted from the first snuggle of a teddy that was my own. I can not wait to show you how to dance and to dance as though no one is watching. You may be small but you will be mighty. We are ready for you. The world is ready for you. You may be just one in millions but you are our only one.
You are my dream.
