My feet pound the path.
I weave my latest in a long line of must-have baby-mobiles through the curved trail, rows of pine bend at the waist, bidding us past.
My husband, he strides. Love and purpose in every step. He stops again, a shoelace undone or a coveted sticker has floated off. The dutiful task of herding 3 foot wanderers, all his for the moment.
I maintain our pace, aware of the purpose I carry, comfortable as the leader, but only here, only in purpose.
I am all powerful today.
Feet tap out a heartbeat behind me.
Their eyes fall on my back, the message carved and sharp.
Once in a while, I drift behind and they flow ahead. I see theirs too.
Etched with a name we chose, a span of dates. They nod at me, a wink of strength and hope.
Gratitude pours sweet tears.
We near the end, put tiny feet to the ground.
They tap out the last of the journey, it is theirs.
It is hers.
It is ours.
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Dedicated to the AMAZING Watson Walkers and the many, many people I have met in real life and in this wonderful blogging world. You helped us raise thousands of dollars for the March of Dimes this year.
Thank you for giving me strength and love and power.
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So wonderful, Jessica. I’m glad it was a success.
xxoo
love this. truly love this.
This was beautifully written, and your kids’ shirts are amazing and heartbreaking at the same time. I’ll be walking in the autism walk in 3 weeks. I hope the experience is as empowering as this one seemed to be for you.
What an amazing team you have! Beautiful family, beautiful post.
I am so sorry for the reason why this cause is so near and dear to your heart, but they couldn’t have a better advocate than you and team Hadley.
Hugs, always.
i love this and I love that you did this and i love that so many did this and….
i love.
I’m in tears. Beautiful tribute, and beautiful post.
Thank you so much, sorry for the tears.
Heartwrenching. I bet you’re little one is up there playing with mine…smiling beautiful smiles.
Beautiful family.
Beautiful photos.
Beautiful cause.
May I still make a donation?
Of course if you would like to, but you don’t have to. Your support is more than enough!
This was so very gorgeous.
Every word a glimpse, a slice.
You? Are amazing.
XO
Those shirts were all adorable and you keep your daughter’s memory alive and strong.
I am at my desk.
I am weeping.
So many loved ones there to support you.
This fills my heart and it is bursting.
It’s swelling and forcing the tears out of my eyes.
Your babies are beautiful, they keep your baby girl’s memory alive with every single step.
She is surrounding you all.
This is just beautiful, and I really wish I could come up with more to say but words escape me.
Just cried my eyes out.
This is SO dear to my heart.
And so touching…
I have micro-preemie twins {girls}.
Born at 23 weeks, 2 days apart.
They are 3 years old now, and such strong girls.
One is deaf, and one is losing her vision…
I was blessed reading this, and your support to the March of Dimes!!!!
Oh my gosh, what miracles your girls are. I have chills just reading your comment. 23 weeks? That is amazing. We have little fighters don’t we?
Congrats on the walk Jessica! This post is truly beautiful as is your family.
Thanks so much Sara.
Big hugs to you, Jessica. My eyes welled up reading the shirts on your little ones. Congrats on the walk and all of the funds you guys raised! We’ll be thinking of you guys as we walk this Saturday!
Can’t wait to hear about your walk too, Leigh Ann. It is such a great day. Bittersweet, but something I can’t wait for each year.
Beautifully amazing and almost unable to express my own words. You write so eloquently letting each feeling flow to your fingertips and bring life to those words. I felt like I was with you, thank you so much for sharing those words with us…I pray for peace as a struggle like this will never go away in the bottoms of your heart, however I pray you will grow each day as a new page is turned and each year as a new chapter begins. God Bless!
Such a beautiful comment Katrina. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind words.
Yup, that’ll do it. You have my appreacition.
I love this post. Great photos. You all are amazing.
I enjoyed taking this online stroll with you. The shirts make me tear up!
This is so beautiful. My heart aches for what you have lost, but also is proud for what you have gained going through that loss.
Touchingly simply narrative of a momentous day. You are so strong. God bless you and your family.
What a lovely post. Well done on your March.
This road you walk, these steps you take and in the end – you will be reunited on your journey.
I know that not a day goes by that she is not in your thoughts, her place in your heart will keep you strong.
Much love to you, and loved having you as my guest yesterday – thank you so much for coming xxx
I was crying by the end! What an amazing cause!! I love their shirts!
Thanks so much Barbara. Sorry for the tears but they were good tears I hope???
So beautiful, my friend. xo
Stunning. You are beautiful and your family is beautiful. This is, indeed giving yourself power and sending your love out to the heavens, to drift on us all.