Saturday, June 15, 2024Tonight's picture was taken in June of 2007. Spring to me will always be caterpillar season! I can't tell you how many of these creepy crawlers Mattie would bring home from his schools in Alexandria. The first time he did this in preschool, I freaked out. But since Mattie was intrigued by them, I went with it. We learned what jars to put them in, what to feed them, and then the excitement unfolded when they would form into a cocoon, and eventually transform into a moth. We learned about the science of metamorphosis in a very hands on manner. So many moth releasing ceremonies on our deck! The beauty of life with Mattie was it was never boring.
Quote of the day: Each night I put my head to my pillow I try to tell myself I’m strong because I’ve gone one more day without you. ~ Unknown
This morning I looked out the front door and look what I saw... a chipmunk. A favorite of Mattie's and Sunny's!
When Mattie was a preschooler and we were visiting Peter's parents in Boston, Mattie got to see several chipmunks living in their backyard. Mattie was so fascinated by these little creatures, that in kindergarten he wrote his very first short story on Chippy, the chipmunk. So chipmunks remind me of Mattie.
Somehow seeing this little fellow this morning, gave me the strength to finish the Foundation's 15th anniversary video, to export it into a MP4 file and even upload it to YouTube! Funny the inspiration a chipmunk can be!
Though the video is going out next week in the Foundation's June newsletter, I am sharing it here tonight! I hope it inspires you, as I know it does me. With the greatest of sadness, I somehow pulled off this huge task. Which meant learning a whole new video application! What I do know is Mattie's life will always have meaning as his journey has defined Mattie Miracle, and guides everything I do! The love of my little boy, is my main motivator in life. Of course, none of this would be possible without our supporters and sponsors. You have joined my Mattie Miracle family and stand behind our cause.
Three things I am grateful for:
- Our 15th Anniversary Video! With Mattie Miracle, finding content to display is never hard!
- A chipmunk sighting!
- Monarch butterflies fluttering about in the backyard.
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