A seemingly quiet young lady joined our youth group this fall from Norway. Beautiful. Her eyes told another tale and we looked forward to getting to know her.
That was nine months ago and we have fallen for this girl! She is one of a kind! No drama or trying to figure her out. I love her authenticity and honesty. What you see is who she is. Her eyes are full of laughter, exploration and mischievousness. She is not interested in fluff or the material but in the experience and learning.
She wanted to see a live skunk, racoons and snake in the wild and wanted to chase the buffalo. The windmill game will never be the same without her. She holds her own in Monopoly, chess and any game she plays. I love that she runs, climbs and wrestles. Back down or slow down does not exist anywhere in her!
Finally, I love the friendship that blossomed between her and my son. Listening to them laugh until I was laughing and watching them enjoy each other is precious to me. I will miss the sight of her blue converses by the door! Or watching them run to the park with the dogs or drive away in his blue pickup with her by his side.
Their friendship has changed him. I don't know how to describe it, other then he has become a young man. When she is around, he is full of hopes and dreams.
Her parents are here and she will be leaving us in a week. When she does, she leaves a huge space in our hearts!
A space no one will fill. A space chocked full of hopes for more adventure and visits.
Whatever happens and however painful it is, we are forever grateful for the opportunity to know her.
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