Autumn

Autumn

Friday, June 14, 2013

A Little Red Dress

On my way to the ice cream isle I almost collided with a little girl in a red dress. I stepped aside to allow her to pass but the little girl in the red dress instead wrapped her arms around my waste.

I felt love, once again.

We had all of five minutes.

She's so very thin and tiny. And, to me so very beautiful.

When I have composed myself I'll relate the story.

Stephen

Posted by at
Labels:

37 comments:

  1. CottonLadyJune 14, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Oh, Stephen, I'm so glad you had the bitter/sweet moment with Little Bit! It may break your heart, but I'm sure it renewed your love for her in her heart.

    God bless you both!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:46 AM

      Thank you, Sweet One...I had a rough night's sleep after our visit.

      Delete
  2. TinCan AssassinJune 15, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    She still loves you, and hasn't given up on you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:46 AM

      Yes, Indeed, and thank God. My prayer has been answered. Thanks, my good friend.

      Delete
  3. Sandy LivesayJune 15, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Stephen,

    What a sweet blessing to run into Little Bit. She has grown, I see a difference in your Grand Daughter. Little Bit has a place in her heart for you and Sweet Wife, don't you ever forget that. You will see more of her as time passes. God Bless you, Sweet Wife and Little Bit. I've placed you, SW and LB in my prayers.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:47 AM

      She has grown, taller. So thin, though. It worries me. Thanks, my lovely and kind friend.

      Delete
  4. RobJune 15, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    I know it was hard, but she has not and will not forget about you. I am sure her love for you and the Mrs. are driving her right now. Hang in their buddy.

    ReplyDelete
  5. ChickenmomJune 15, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    She is beautiful - you can see the love in her eyes for you, Stephen!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:49 AM

      Almost doesn't resemble my little girl...almost. She's grown, so very thin. But, hey, she stills loves us. Thanks, my lovely and kind friend.

      Delete
  6. CathyJune 15, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Our hearts are breaking with your great heart.
    Be strong for her.
    When you are together again - and you will be - these sad waiting days will be the rock-solid foundation of the shared and enduring love of this beautiful child.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:49 AM

      I try, Cathy, but it's awful hard. I wish her father would pull his head out of his butt....thanks, my sweet friend.

      Delete
  7. BorepatchJune 15, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    A bit like a cool drink of water in the middle of the desert.

    ReplyDelete
  8. PhelanJune 15, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    How wonderful. Bitter sweet, I know.

    ReplyDelete
  9. A Kitchen WitchJune 15, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    What a sweet blessing. I'll pray that you have more time with this angel.

    ReplyDelete
  10. kymberJune 15, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    dear sweet one - i'm with chickenmom on this. Little Bit is sooooo very beautiful! and her eyes are full of love for you. i am so glad that you got a chance encounter with her. so glad.

    your friend,
    kymber

    ReplyDelete
  11. EllenJune 15, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    What a blessing! Bittersweet, yes. But you can see by the look in her eyes that she knows this distance is not by your choice.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:52 AM

      Oh, yes, she understands. Thanks, Sweet Ellen.

      Delete
  12. kingturkeyoakJune 15, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    So happy for you. I hope this is only the beginning.

    ReplyDelete
  13. LindaJune 15, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    My eyes filled with tears. I am so happy for your moments with her.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:53 AM

      Linda, in all honesty, if we hadn't been located on the main isle of the market I would have broken down and cried like a wussie at a democrat convention....

      Delete
  14. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Wow! She has grown so much I wouldn't have recognized her. I'm so glad you got a little time with her.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      Bubba, she appearance shocked the hell out of me.

      Delete
  15. LarryJune 16, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    I'm surprised you took the time for a picture.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      Only at her request for her Nana....least I could do.

      Delete
  16. Rev. PaulJune 16, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    What a wonderful surprise! I'm so glad you had this chance encounter, and now you know she hasn't forgotten you. My heart leapt when I saw that little face, and yours must have jumped right outta your chest. Fantastic!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:55 AM

      I cannot begin to describe my shock. The ole life flashes before you eyes routine...me. Thanks, my good friend.

      Delete
  17. JessJune 16, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Way more than cool.

    ReplyDelete
  18. MaxJune 16, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Very cool! Glad your trip to the ice cream was amazing, very happy for you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. StephenJune 16, 2013 at 11:58 AM

      I forgot the ice cream, Max...but you know what, I don't care. Thanks, my friend.

      Delete
  19. keangntJune 17, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I am so very happy for you both!
    Hopefully the chance encounter will soften her fathers heart. (or perhaps she will convince him the occasional visit.)
    At any rate, I'm sure it was good for your heart, and soul.

    Keangnt

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)