A pair of shoes...many steps have been taken in this pair of shoes. They were given to me by my daughter. They are her Sperry's. She loved them, they are super comfy. She wore them to pieces. Then one day she got a new pair of Sperry's and gave these to me. Little did she know that they were going to have a whole new life with me.
I have worn them almost every day since she gave them to me. My daughter lives many miles away from me in the mountains. She is going through some difficult times. Overcoming great obstacles in her life. I cannot be near her, she is married and has a home of her own. I have a family to raise and take care of here. But... my heart will always be her heart. When her heart is hurting...my heart is hurting too.
When I wear her shoes, I feel like I am right beside her. It is my small way of remembering her. Hugging her "In theory," with each step I take. If I could as most mothers wish they could do, I would swoop in and wipe away each tear drop. I would hug away each cloud. I would literally smother her with this mother's love. A love that covers a multitude of hurt. My love for her.
Sometimes our children do not realize the depth of our love, until they have traveled some of the longest roads in life. I hope and pray that my dearest can feel the love and hope that I have in my heart just for her.
This pair of shoes. I would walk many miles in my daughter's shoes to take away the clouds and give her rainbows. Just one small step...one tiny day at a time...we are traveling together down this road of life. No matter how hard, how difficult, God is with us. We are never alone. The three of us travel together arm in arm.
Hug your dear ones today, be a rainbow while you may.
Blessings,
Valerie