Hallie: What's wrong Mom? Mom...
Hallie: Mom, why are you crying?
Me: Because... (still not able to answer)
Hallie: Why are you crying Mom?
Me: Because I really miss Dad right now...
Hallie takes our her notepad and starts writing a note (she LOVES to write notes) and then hands it to me.
It reads: I bet Dad is prople sitting next to you. Love, Hallie
Hallie: Mom, see that word right there, that says probably. I just wanted you to know
that!
Me: Aww, thanks Hallie, that is a really nice note.
(Then she leans forward and taps her hand on the passenger side seat)
Hallie: Like RIGHT HERE Mom, I bet Dad is sitting right here!
Then she hands me her special stuffed animal that has a voice recorded message from Ryan inside of it. I play it once, it brings a smile to my face and the comfort I needed, I wipe my tears, thank Hallie and we continue on with the drive.
Then an hour or so later...
Hallie: Hey mom, do you like driving home?
Me: Not really, but it's okay...
Hallie: Well, if I had a magic wand, I would make it so you would be home instantly and then
you wouldn't have to drive anymore!
Me: That would be ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, I'd LOVE that Sweetie!!!!!
Max: Ya and if I had a magic wand, I'd have MORE magic wands!
Hallie: And you know what else I would do with that magic wand?
Me: What?
Hallie: I would bring daddy back...
Max: Me too, me too!!!! I'd bring Daddy back!!!
Hallie: He would come back being sick though
Max: Ya, Daddy would be sick
Hallie: ... and THEN, we would put ALL our magic wands together and make him not sick
anymore and then he could give us piggy back rides and he would be able to hug you
really strong. That would be GREAT huh Mom?
Me: (as tears are streaming down my face because I wish that could be true) Yes, that
would be wonderful!!!
That little Hallie sure knows how to cheer me up and add that extra bit of sunshine I need to brighten my day. She is a special little girl and I am so lucky to have her happiness, light and love in my life.
