Time To Go Back Home

 

Zoe and Her Unicorn by, Sheila White

My Dearest Zoe,

It is my last day here with you. I leave tonight to return to California. We have healed our wounds, made our bonds, gotten to know each other, loved and hugged, danced to the Wiggles, played with Pinky, walked to the park, ate strawberries and black berries and raspberries, threw the footie outside, hung out at the Shelly Shack, and had family hugs. I will miss you and watching as your curls begin to grow and as you learn to say many more new words. Our plan is you will be coming to be in our home in a few weeks. You will be able to meet Auntie Sara and Uncle Ian and Freyja and her new baby sister. That will be amazing too. 

I wanted to share with you through these letters why you are magic, why you ride a unicorn. There were so many reasons that your precious life was not predicted and truly unexpected with what seemed to be insurmountable odds.  It is like magic. And I know so much is due to the will, life karma and strength of your momma. In a blog post of your mom's before her first visit to Australia she wrote: "There are a lot of magical moments in life but they don't just happen - you have to look for them, work for them and earn them. My goals of getting fitter, faster, and breaking records won't happen with me sitting on the couch.  I have to go out and work for it.  The final result may be magical but it is going to take a lot of blood, sweat and tears - but I am ready.  I am motivated and I can't wait to get to Australia for this amazing Swimcation adventure!"......... And going to Australia would come to mean so much more than swimming and athletic competition. Her hard work, willingness to face her challenges and belief in magical moments and working for them is why you are here and you are the little granddaughter we share with Nan and Pop. That is your momma. And there is no stopping her.

The result of this trip was love and hope and the future. And for the future, together we are building a family and guest house just down the street from you! This was never intended in our minds when Chief and Bubble arrived but now, it is done. The land lot is purchased, the house has been designed. It now is just a matter of time! Magic, magic, magic!

Zoe, as magical as a unicorn!

 We will be back. Until then we will be visiting via the magic phone camera. 

Love Forever, Your Bubbles