Sunday, August 18, 2024

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Tonight's picture was taken in August of 2006. Mattie was four years old and visiting my parents in Los Angeles. This was our August tradition. On every trip, we always visited Griffith Park. Truly it is an amazing place, and though it was only minutes from my parents home, I never went there when I was in high school. It took Mattie's existence for us to explore the Park! Mattie loved all the activities there, one of which was this train ride! I will never forget these moments, as I really thought I too was going to have many years of child rearing just like my parents and perhaps even one day be a grandparent. 

Quote of the day: Sometimes you have to deprive someone of the pleasure of being with you so that they can realize how much they need you in their lives. ~  Osayi Osar-Emokpae

With all the upheaval in my life, one thing is consistent..... Mattie Moon. He shines through my window, like a picture postcard, as a reminder that he is with me always. He never forgets and his love is a forever love. 

The moon through my bedroom window last night. 

I remember when Peter left me back in September of 2023, I would spend a lot of time by this window at night. Hoping that he would change his mind, that he would want to talk through his issues, and return to his family. Unfortunately those moments only exist on the Hallmark channel.