Laela and I struggle sometimes. There is a lot of pushback, and at times, we have distance. Which no mom wants with their daughter, specifically this mom! Thankfully, this particular daughter also doesn’t care for the distance, and while its chosen for a time, there is obvious, acknowledged relief when there is closeness again.
After a stretch of rough days, Laela and I regained our closeness, and in many ways, all is right in the world.
In many other ways, nothing is right with the world.
As I tucked Laela in tonight, she told me “Everything feels better and safer when we’re close.” And I agree.
Laela, if you ever read this, I love you dearly 💜 Thank you for our walk tonight. I love being close to you.