.
And yes, we all know she's not a baby. She's a grown woman, but if you're a parent, you'll understand that when I look at her, it's like this huge time slide. First I see the baby lying in her little bed in the hospital, then the slides start going, like someone is taking a film strip and fast forwarding over thirty years of a lifetime.
Then wallah! There she is, standing in front of me with all her beautiful glory, and yes, wisdom beyond her
years.
She is an amazing person, always has been. Sweet, sensitive, and a heart of gold. She wants to please, sometimes to a fault. I keep telling her to think of herself. The older she gets, the more she sees how right I am about that. Our mother - daughter relationship is very special. I am fortunate that although my child, my adult child, she is my friend. I would give her the world, the sun, the moon, the stars if I could, she stole my heart at first glance.
So, I have been busy the last few days planning her surprise birthday party. This is a significant time in her life as she is going back to the career she was meant to do, that she is gifted for.This is the career she has been practicing since she was a little girl of 8 playing school with her brother, teaching him, and yes, telling him what to do, what to write and how to behave. Because she has been so busy, I have been trying to make the transition easier for her. I wanted her to be able to feel loved, relaxed and refreshed this weekend. In her previous position, she was a personal trainer so I invited all of her former clients, and what a great group of people! They came, they surprised, they truly made her feel loved. And her ole' mom?...(me) She came, she cleaned, she cleaned, she cleaned and she helped out with the grand kids as much as possible. She also made sure there would be a great party at her clean, beautiful new home. Did I mention that I cleaned?
Anyway, I wanted to write something about my girl; a happy birthday tribute, something to celebrate her life, her presence on this earth. What a gift! Happy birthday beautiful Shauna...go out and continue to change the world with your love!
These lyrics say exactly what my heart wants for you my girl...Love you always and forever! I'll ALWAYS be there for you!!xoxoxo
I Hope You Dance"
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance....I hope you dance.
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance....I hope you dance.
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
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