3/3/2026
The Things I Want to Give You
I want to give you what no one else can give you.
What I want to give you can't be bought, sold or traded. Only lived and gifted.
What I want to give you is a glimpse into my memories, my feelings, and my heart.
Not the dark memories, we all have our own that we struggle with on our own. Just the beautiful ones.
Views of Oceans, Seas, Mountain Ranges, Deserts, land that goes on forever, Meteor Showers, and Stars.
Feelings of rainfall pelting your skin and snow melting on your face.
Joy of skipping school and going swimming in a pond the color green from minerals.
Rush of standing next to a cliff with wind gusts so strong that you need to lean away from the edge.
The rejuvenation your body gets when jumping into a cold mountain creek when exhausted after a hot day of play.
Wind so strong on your face that you instinctively squint your eyes to keep debris from hitting them.
Joy of being able to walk, jog, or run because you know it is a gift that can be taken away in a heartbeat.
Love of seeing your child take her first steps and to hear her voice talking to you in complete sentences.
Pride you get when your children find their way in life and acknowledge your guidance.
Satisfaction of living our lives on our own terms and realization that we don't always get it right every time but we can have a "do-over" most of the time.
