Monday, November 25, 2013

Brave and Wild at Heart (A Simple Moment)

Reclining into the soft cushions in the corner of the new bed, I look up and see her silhouetted against the blue sky and green trees out the back window. Her beauty takes my breath away - the curve of her cheek, her long, long eyelashes and that gorgeous head full of curls. But what really strikes me is the peace and serenity in her face. She's happy and relaxed. I pause and breathe in the moment. Oh, how long it's been! And how I have yearned to see her this way. 
We've spent the last few weeks cleaning and painting Henry's room so she could move in. Yesterday we went to Target and bought new bedding in her color palette: turquoise, orange and white.  While we were there, I couldn't resist these signs:
She loved them, too. We decorated her room and hung the signs where she could see them. 
I treasure this time together, decorating her room, hanging the signs, giggling and talking about her friends and her future. For the first time in a long time, she is feeling good about herself, confident and ready to follow her heart, to find her voice, to discover her passions. 
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17 comments:

  1. debs14November 25, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    What a great post. I'm so pleased to read it because I know you were a little concerned about her a while ago. It sounds like she has now sailed through those troubled waters and come through the other side.
    What great vibrant colours.

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  2. scrappyjackyNovember 26, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Such a lovely post,Rinda....I'm so glad that she is now in a much happier place.

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  3. LadkyisNovember 26, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Such a precious moment, thank you for sharing

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  4. KarenNovember 26, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    Ah, what a wonderful post! And I love those bright colors!

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  5. AlisonNovember 26, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    It's great to hear that Clara is in a good place at the moment.....I am so looking forward to seeing my own girl at the weekend,
    Alison xx

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  6. Deb @ PaperTurtleNovember 26, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    This makes my heart sing, Rinda. I love where Clara's path is taking her, and I can't help but feel that the challenges your family has been faced with over the past couple of years have made her gloriously strong and so much more confident. It's amazing what beautiful blessings can be hidden among trying times.

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  7. ComfyMom~StaceyNovember 26, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I'm glad she is feeling so well again! Love the colors in her room

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  8. Jo MurrayNovember 26, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Who wouldn't be happy in this wonderfully cheerful room? Great work Rinda.

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  9. BeckyNovember 26, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    A lovely post and I am glad that Clara is in a happier place xx

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  10. MiriamNovember 26, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    A simply beautiful post Rinda.

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  11. sky-blu-pinkNovember 26, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Great colour scheme, bold choice for a happy and confident young lady! Great posters too, very motivating!

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  12. Missus WookieNovember 27, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    Lovely colour scheme and that bed does look comfy (Princess is a Stitch fan too) with all the cushions. Nice posters as well.

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  13. IreneNovember 27, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    It certainly is her Time. Great post and I'm so happy that she is finding herself.

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  14. HeatherNovember 28, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    I love the colour scheme & those posters :-)

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  15. alexaNovember 29, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Rinda, I am so sorry to be so late catching up (lurching from mini-crisis to mini-crisis here), and so delighted to read your bright and happy post! The pleasure and relief in your voice is audible, and I too am glad to hear there is a corner being turned. Such a vibrant colour mix ... I was so very touched, given how full and busy your life is, that you have joined in this month, and my heart is singing too :).

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  16. AnonymousNovember 30, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    oh i'm so glad to hear she is doing well!!! Mariana

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  17. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    What a wonderful post Rinda. So glad that she's in a happier place. Nice colour combo.

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