Kindling I Wish I Had When I Was Your Age

This series is dedicated to Mikey & Vanessa, to kindle your light when you need it. With all my love

Dear Mikey & Vanessa,

I love you so much. I am so grateful that God has chosen us, all of our family, to walk this life together. You have catalyzed so much growth in me and each fills me with so much joy. I am grateful to have witnessed life before your conception and then to have gotten the privilege of watching mom bring you into existence. I am grateful to have gotten to change your diapers and have you barf on my face (I forget which one of you did that, but it was hot). I am grateful to have seen your soul’s signature unfold. You’ve each always been so signaturely yourselves. I love seeing the things that you naturally gravitate towards. To see your potential unfurl. I see so much ahead of you because I know that your capabilities are limitless. Your brilliance is innate. 

I’m making this series to talk to you about these important gems because I see your maturity and I know that your understanding is ever expanding. Even if you do not catch it now, I trust that you will better understand with time. Use this as a reference guide. A dictionary. A jumping off point for long facetime sessions. I want this to be a running conversation and North Star you can look to when you need a reminder that you are headed in the right direction.

All my love,

Titilayo