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1 a : FLOWER b : the flowering state c : a period of flowering
2 a : a state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor b : a state or time of high development or achievement
Simple Beauty
07.24.06
The other night I heard the words I had always hoped to hear as a little girl, "You've turned out to be a beautiful woman - and SO STRONG! I'm really proud of you honey. You've done really well."
Wow.
It never occurred to me how I might feel upon hearing what I had always needed and wanted as a little one. I was awe struck for a moment...for the rest of the night.
I really came to understand the meaning of family that night as I pondered her words and our relationship through my life. It affirmed something I have always known instinctively: you don't have to share genetic code to be related.
The other night I heard the words I had always hoped to hear as a little girl, "You've turned out to be a beautiful woman - and SO STRONG! I'm really proud of you honey. You've done really well."
Wow.
It never occurred to me how I might feel upon hearing what I had always needed and wanted as a little one. I was awe struck for a moment...for the rest of the night.
I really came to understand the meaning of family that night as I pondered her words and our relationship through my life. It affirmed something I have always known instinctively: you don't have to share genetic code to be related.
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(It's funny because in French, "daisy" is called "marguerite" which is -also- a feminine first name).
i totally agree. :)