"Just Play" by Marti

Today's brought to you once again by my good friend, Marti. Here's what she has to say:

I have four children: three boys ages 24, 23 and 9, and my daughter is 4. I was ten weeks shy of delivering Katie when little Quincey was born. Since he died at just five days old, I missed out on all the fun parts of being a grandma. I thought long and hard about what I would say if I could have a conversation with him today. Quincey would be almost five years old now and when I tried to imagine a conversation, all I could think about was playing and all of the fun things we'd DO. Since he and Katie would be basically the same age (and in the same stages), I tried to think of her favorite things to do and build my layout around that. The only thing I'd really want to tell him is that I love him so very much.

Journaling:

If I could have a conversation with you today, I know it would probably take place right here with me standing behind the swing pushing you for hours. Then, I don't think I'd really want to talk as much as I'd like to JUST PLAY with you all day. I'd watch you run and slide and giggle and climb and swing and laugh and roll in the grass. Then, I'd cradle your sweet face in my hands, kiss your little forehead, look into your beautiful eyes and tell you just how much I will always love you.

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Comments

[Brenda]

such a sweet layout. I love the sentiment of "just play"

[jen]

Love how you included picture of the play toy ... your sentiment is so sweet.

[Amanda]

Hugs, friend. Can't really think of anything else to say. :) Beautiful layout and journaling!

[Marti]

Thank you so much.