Riding in the golf cart from Miss Cyndi's chicken coop in the pouring rain, Cheyenne (one of the angels at the hippotherapy clinic, who The Princess loves) mentions that she will not be there next week. I find out that she's driving to Canada to visit her family, who she hasn't seen in a year.
I ask whether she and her hubby will be driving all the way through, in shifts, or if they're planning to stop along the way. Not an off-the-wall question, seeing as how it's more than thirty hours away.
She turns to me and tentatively announces the fact that she's pregnant. I beam, and squeak out my congratulations. I'm so happy for her.
But I hope she didn't hesitate because we've had a different parenting experience than so many others. I'm not ashamed of or disappointed in the way any of this has turned out. I may have my moments where I envy others, but those are few and far between. I know my daughter, and I love her so very much, interesting bits and all.
And I really am truly happy for Cheyenne and her hubby. They're about to embark on an awesome journey, and I'm honored to have been among the first few people she told. Hesitation or no hesitation, I made it into that group, so that trust and comaraderie is what I'll choose to focus my attention on. So much more productive than second-guessing everything.
Believe me, EVERY kid has their "interesting bits". You've been blessed with a beautiful, innocent daughter who doesn't know how to be anything but genuine and truthful. That's what every parent prays for.
ReplyDeleteSo? Did she ever answer the driving question?
ReplyDeleteHehe, yes, she did. She said that they had originally planned to drive all the way through in shifts, but that they're going to play it by ear now that she's preggers. She's in that wonderful morning sickness phase I've heard so much about (but never had the pleasure, myself).
ReplyDeleteCarrie, I just love that this is the one thing you picked out from this post. ;)
Woot! Gratties to her :) And I agree 100% with Grumma!
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