(These two pictures are my very favorite! I Love Matt in the one on the right!)
Toni,
There are many things I've wanted to tell you but somehow it never came up, or maybe the timing was wrong. For whatever reason, I just didn't. I intended to keep this post upbeat and light but the truth is my heart is feeling anything but light right now. In fact, its burning and my throat has that tight lump I get when I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. I can't put my feellings into words, mostly because I wouldn't know where to begin. You come from an amzing family and you have incredible parents who have taught you strong core values. I thank them with my whole heart for that. I've watched you with my girls and there are times when I think you look at them the way Christ does. You've been such a blessing to me, too. I've had countless nights when I thought if I'm to grow in my darkest moments, I must learn to get through them without giving up or losing hope. Then grandma calls and tells us you wanted to help. You were always there reaching out to sleep with Lindsey on the couch or do my dishes when I was too exhausted to clean even my last bottle, or hold Ashton because I was busy comforting Lindsey as I cried my own eyes out. I'm touched by the emotion they each show as they react differently to your enthusiasm. I'm touched by how much you love them, and most importantly I'm touchd by the emotional connection they share with you.
Ok, Ok ,Ok seriously enough. You're the best! I love you like a sister. The girls love you like another mother, Shane will always be up for late night debates with Matt over Lakers vs. Celtics, and I will forever thank you for introducing me to Georgia Mud Fuds!
6 comments:
may I please have a toni to go??????????????? love this post truly
Aahhhhhh. I'm not even going to try and explain how wonderful this made me feel. It would take a book:) I just love you guys so much and will forever be grateful that you let me come and develop such a bond with your babies. I wouldn't trade those long nights for anything, they are some of the best memories of my life. And Matt and I are so glad that we were able to become so much closer with you guys. Ok I'm going on and on but THANK YOU for this. I just hope my kids are as special as yours. Seriously. LOVE YOU!! We'll see you guys soon :)
p.s. I had NO idea you took that picture of me sleeping!! haha sneaky. I love it. And the one of me and Ashton on the couch from the beginning makes me cry. I cant believe how long ago that was.
p.p.s.hooray for georgia mud fud blizzards!! haha
Toni really is wondeful. I couldn't agree more. She is an expert mama and she doesn't even have kids of her own yet. I love the way she talks about your sweet girls.
I LOVE TONI too!!!! She's one special friend and cousin. I'm so grateful for all the help she gave you too Tru. She is the best.
Correction: I'm so grateful for all the help Toni GIVES you, as well as GAVE you! :)
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