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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nOne of my best moves as a mother was to keep a journal through my kids’ childhoods, writing at least every month birthday and on special occasions, like when they said really funny or endearing things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My husband and I recently discovered one such gem while reading through Emma’s journal, in preparation for our toasts at her upcoming wedding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Emma was seven years old, she declared, \u201cIn my second life, I would choose to be a whale, because they stay with their mothers their whole life.\u201d This charming sentiment saw some revisions as Emma grew older. And a good thing, too, since it means she has instead wisely chosen someone else to spend the rest of her life with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
J proposed to Emma under the redwoods not far from her childhood home because, he said, redwoods grow strong and tall as they reach for the sky, live a long time, and are deeply interconnected with each other and their entire community. <\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nEmma said yes, because how could anyone refuse such skill with metaphors? Not to mention J’s countless sterling qualities that complement her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their deep love and comfort with one another is palpable. We have never seen Emma so happy, and are glad she traded in whales for redwoods, and me for J.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May they always reach for the sky, growing ever stronger together with deep love, interconnection, and happiness.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
One of my best moves as a mother was to keep a journal through my kids’ childhoods, writing at least every month birthday and on special occasions, like when they said really funny or endearing things. My husband and I … Continue reading