Gratitude

I am grateful for every day and every moment with my Lique.  The rescue of the three girls in Cleveland has really got my mind running on overdrive.  I went through some very hard times with my divorce and custody battle.  Many time going days without knowing where Lique was, enduring threats of her being taken from the country.  It took a heavy toll on me which I still feel to this day.  

I don't know if I could have lasted ten years not knowing where she was.  Hy heart goes out to those girls and their families.  I pray that they find the strength, guidance, wisdom, love and support to get through each day.  Their lives have changed in ways we can never even imagine.  They have had so much taken from them that they will never get back.  I hope they find the ability to grab onto life and experience the wonderful things again.

That little 6-year old girl is going to need everyone in her life.  Her life started the day she was rescued. She has missed preschool, kindergarten and many days at the park with other kids.  We all hope and pray that she finds some way to have a semblance of a childhood.  It is said that children heal emotionally better than adults.  I hope this is true for her sake.

My own emotions have been on such a roller coaster this week.  I can't begin to imagine what those girls are going through.  Each of us needs to stop and really express the gratitude not just for our children but to our children.  I know so much of my daily strength and gratitude comes directly from my Lique.  

May God Bless Each Of You.