Due on Halloween, she took her time and arrived 10 days later -when she was ready. The blessing of that day is beyond words. “Flesh of my flesh” there is no greater joy than to have grown her inside of me and brought her into this world –when she was ready.
Whether because she was the baby of the family or because she marches to her own beat, Leah has crossed all thresholds and embarked upon all chapters of her life –when she was ready. Leah was in no hurry to grow up, small and cute; her classmates would carry her around, tie her shoes and button her pants. All she had to do was look cute and the world would open its arms to her. I worried about how the world would react; how she would do when she ceased to be cute. It happens to all of us at some point, doesn’t it? But, I don’t recall a moment she has not been cute.
Leah has always known she would be famous someday –when she is ready. By third grade we were sure it would be as a performer, singing and dancing her way into our hearts. Everything was a microphone and every guest in our home was obligated to provide an audience. She hates for us to remind her, but Celine Dion and songs from Titanic were her favorites. Then she discovered art; her ability to draw and to use line, shape, contrast, proportion, and color. She may have given up on becoming famous, but not on being successful. I am so proud of how hard she works at learning product development and the fashion industry. She just may make a name for herself someday in the fashion industry –when she is ready.
Leah turned 20 today: a beautiful young woman with loads of talent; a discerning intuition and an old soul that understands beyond her years. It amazes me at how well she knows herself, knows what she wants out of life and stays the course to achieve her goals. Where did she get such determination and such wisdom for her age? And bossy, how did this cute little girl grow into such a leader. She competes for leadership and leads with determination to reach the goal. No longer do classmates carry her around, they often end up taking direction from her as the project leader. She is still small in stature, that never changed but her cuteness turned into stylish beauty. She has a sense of style all her own, even if it is informed by the likes of Hepburn, Channel, Lagerfeld and Jacobs.
Without Leah, I would never have taken off to Southern California to pursue my dreams and promises of a new life. She agreed to come with me and embark upon this journey which meant leaving much that was familiar. She would reunite with her siblings, her father, and her friends on monthly pilgrimages to the bay area. She has been a frequent flyer on Southwest for the last five years. We made a new home together, shared the chores of everyday life and looked after each other. We have remained closely bonded even through difficult set-backs and adolescence. I can remember only a handful of times that we actually fought, or really got angry at each other. I know the closeness that we share and our time as roommates is short lived. It is not long before she flies from this nest and embarks upon her own journey, her destiny, her dreams -when she is ready.
Whether because she was the baby of the family or because she marches to her own beat, Leah has crossed all thresholds and embarked upon all chapters of her life –when she was ready. Leah was in no hurry to grow up, small and cute; her classmates would carry her around, tie her shoes and button her pants. All she had to do was look cute and the world would open its arms to her. I worried about how the world would react; how she would do when she ceased to be cute. It happens to all of us at some point, doesn’t it? But, I don’t recall a moment she has not been cute.
Leah has always known she would be famous someday –when she is ready. By third grade we were sure it would be as a performer, singing and dancing her way into our hearts. Everything was a microphone and every guest in our home was obligated to provide an audience. She hates for us to remind her, but Celine Dion and songs from Titanic were her favorites. Then she discovered art; her ability to draw and to use line, shape, contrast, proportion, and color. She may have given up on becoming famous, but not on being successful. I am so proud of how hard she works at learning product development and the fashion industry. She just may make a name for herself someday in the fashion industry –when she is ready.
Leah turned 20 today: a beautiful young woman with loads of talent; a discerning intuition and an old soul that understands beyond her years. It amazes me at how well she knows herself, knows what she wants out of life and stays the course to achieve her goals. Where did she get such determination and such wisdom for her age? And bossy, how did this cute little girl grow into such a leader. She competes for leadership and leads with determination to reach the goal. No longer do classmates carry her around, they often end up taking direction from her as the project leader. She is still small in stature, that never changed but her cuteness turned into stylish beauty. She has a sense of style all her own, even if it is informed by the likes of Hepburn, Channel, Lagerfeld and Jacobs.
Without Leah, I would never have taken off to Southern California to pursue my dreams and promises of a new life. She agreed to come with me and embark upon this journey which meant leaving much that was familiar. She would reunite with her siblings, her father, and her friends on monthly pilgrimages to the bay area. She has been a frequent flyer on Southwest for the last five years. We made a new home together, shared the chores of everyday life and looked after each other. We have remained closely bonded even through difficult set-backs and adolescence. I can remember only a handful of times that we actually fought, or really got angry at each other. I know the closeness that we share and our time as roommates is short lived. It is not long before she flies from this nest and embarks upon her own journey, her destiny, her dreams -when she is ready.
Happy Birthday, Leah!
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. Leah is very special. I was stunned by how gorgeous Leah was in the picture you posted. Great lighting. And a beautiful subject!!
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With all my love...Aunt Sharon