A Wedding Story

Dear Savannah,

This past weekend, Daddy and I attended a family wedding. From the very beginning, this wedding caused me a little heartache and a lot of anxiety. I debated whether or not to even go, because you were not considered to be a part of the wedding party. I asked for advice from many people and in the end, I decided I wouldn't want someone to try and dictate who I should have in my wedding party.

The truth is, you are the same relation to the bride as the flower girl and ring bearer.  You are also three, just like them.  Maybe it would be different in my family. We are not as close to the bride as your cousins, so I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. I am not even sure how we would have made it work, but I would have tried. As your mommy, I just want you to be included in everything. You're my passion, inclusion is my passion.

At the wedding, your cousins were dancing together and an overwhelming sense of hurt struck me. I wanted so bad for you to enjoy this too. I want you to know what dancing feels like on your two itty bitty feet. I just want you to have the same acceptance as the do. My heart was crushed and the tears were flowing. I stepped outside to collect my emotions.

You are an amazing little girl!! Each and everyday, I tell you this and smoother you with love. You are the sweetest and most beautiful little girl on the planet. I  know there will be a day when you are a part of a wedding and you will be the most beautiful girl in the room, just like always.

I love you so much, Sweet Savannah Mae. You are my favorite thing!!

What Does Beauty Mean to You??

Dear Savannah,

I often feel sad that you don't even know just how beautiful you are. However, I know that beauty truly comes from the heart. You are incredibly beautiful to me visually, however, your little sweet and feisty personality is even more beautiful. You are the definition of beauty and I am beyond grateful to call you my daughter.

Please watch this video and see how three individuals who are blind described beauty:)
http://www.buzzfeed.com/celestinomark/witnessing-how-the-blind-describe-beauty-might-change-the-wa%232yiyoov?s=mobile

Definition of Beauty

Beauty is swinging!!

I can only imagine you would describe our love for you as beauty, well, maybe a cheeseburger. Hopefully, someday, you will describe beauty to me. I love you little lovebug.


Love, Mommy