Precious Moments

[Little kaiya]

This week has been a hard one. Depression. Chronic Pain. High stress and pressure files at work. It has been a week filled with tough emotions and very little light.

In this tough week though I reflect and remember the good points.

I remember my Daddy curling up and spooning me tightly. His warmth soothing my aching muscles. His scent drawing me towards comfort and sleep. His hand gently stroking my hair and the bridge of my nose to soothe me.

I remember my Daddy grabbing one of my stuffies of the chair beside the couch and patting His lap for me to crawl into.

I remember my Daddy holding me extra tight as I cried out of frustration about the rising hate in the world. And then as I cried myself out putting a pacifier in my mouth and gently rocking me.

I remember my Daddy bringing me a treat after dinner as a surprise and grinning as I made grabby hands. He held it just out of reached until I remembered my manners and asked properly and said thank you.

Mostly I remember my Daddy being there for me. I remember His unconditional love. I remember His soothing touch. I remember how lucky I am to have Him here in my life and physically present. I remember how He helps me feel safe to be fully me as an adult, as a little and as His lifelong partner.

Life comes and goes but take time to enjoy precious moments, be there filly present and then later to reflect and cherish them.