Clark Girls

Well, whaddaya know. Today is Mick's Burfday! How cool is that? Man, these childrens do grow up so fast. I try not to say obvious things like that. But sometimes it hits ya like a gong. And then when the gong is stuck it's gotta make the sound, doesn't it? I wish I had a really cool story about how I really cme through for mick when he was in a pickle, but I don't. My story is sad and makes me feel bad. But it won't go away. It's the story, and i'm sure everyone knows it by now, of when Mick wanted an apple at BeBE's and I cut it up and gave it to him and he said he would like it peeled and I said, no, it's good like this, the skin is good. And he started to cry a little and said "But My Mom always peels them for me." I never peeled an apple so fast in my life. I hope I get over this one day. It's like the chip story with Ty, some things just cannot be forgotten. (When he asked me 20 times if he could have the chips and then said he didn't want them.)You know what? I'm so glad I moved back to Indiana all those many moons ago. It was a smart move. It was Hic's idea. Thanks Hic! And Boo & Jon let me live with them. How incredibly generous of them. Thanks you guys. And then I had Stephanie. What an angel she has been in my life. And with Mom's help we got her raised alright. Thanks Mom. Really, everyone helped. Thank you all! And then along came My Mikey. No words can explain how He's changed my life and what his love means to me. And being Michaela's Mom has made me a better person, for sure. She's been very patient with me and visa versa. I've learned a lot from Michaela. And then there's Conner. Who is like, what? Conner is like a breath of fresh air? The cherry on top of a sundea? I dunno, but when God gives you more than you deserve you just are thankful and trust he knows what He's doig. And maybe his mercy is not to be questioned. Maybe He knew that I would need three big Sisters to keep me safe. Because I feel that's what they've done. Like stars in the sky, i've kept my eye on them as not to get lost or wander off too far. When i think of all the people that have touched my life and how I would not have made it without them it makes me so thankful. It's nice to have family in your life who knew you when you were small and watched you grow and still love you even so. It makes you feel real somehow. And it makes you feel important. Like a piece of yarn in a tapestry, it would not be the same without you. So, back to Mick's birthday wish! I'm hoping it's a great birthday Mick. You are a realy good cousin and nephew and all of those things. Your contribution to the family tapestry is definitly an enhancement. Strong and bright, if you were yarn.