Of course parenting includes instilling good manners and teaching right from wrong. But I think that a common thread that runs through parents who have lost a child, be it shockingly sudden or excruciatingly slow, is a clear belief of what parenting boils down to.
Oh man...that grin. And that crazy hair. This photo made me smile, chuckle, and want to cry all at the same time. What a sweet picture. It captures her personality so well!
ReplyDeleteAnd that article was really inspiring to me. I thought of you and Jared while reading it.