I painted a picture for my Christmas Cards this year. On Christmas morning I decided that any member of the family who was interested in having the original painting could put their name in a drawing and I would draw out the name and they would win it. I announced that the drawing would be in a few minutes, and was sure that everyone who was interested in getting the painting had put their name in the bowl. I drew my 8 year old granddaughter's name. She was very excited to have been picked as the winner. Just then, my husband came out of the bedroom and asked if we had held the drawing, as he had not put his name in. I did not know what to do...I knew my husband wanted the painting, but Ashlee had already won it. Before I could even think what to say, Ashlee walked up to her grandpa, handed him the painting and with big tears in her eyes said, "Here, grandpa...you can have the painting. I know how much grandma means to you, and it's okay."
Thursday, December 28, 2006
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I will never forget that moment when Ashlee showed me just how wise her spirit is. Sometimes I think "How can you be so wise you are only 8 years old". I need to remember to give her more credit. Not only her but all of them. Thank you for loving them as you do.
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