How many of you have watched Lion King? How many of you have watched it so many times that you can recite large portions of it without cognizance? How many of you can watch the opening scene without tearing up or developing goose flesh? Yeah...I still get all choked up, even as I recite the script with Pumba. Who knew these characters would leave such an indelible impression on us?
The Circle of Life. What a great theme song. Got it stuck in my head RIGHT NOW.
Guess why?
NOT because I just got done watching The Lion King.
But because Elizabeth is coming to stay with me in two days. The Circle of Life. I gave her to her parents 18 years ago...and now they are giving her back to me.
You would think that this Circle would feel much wider and bigger - 18 years is a long time! It's an entire childhood, even!
But to me? This circle feels like a noose. In my vision for what the day looks like when I finally get to meet my daughter again, I am so much farther ahead than where I am today. I am going to have to concede to reality, though.
My only goal at this point is to make her feel loved and comfortable - and to keep my insecurities in check.
My need to make her proud of me is by far second to her need of me being proud of her.
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You are a winner, writer, wit, and above all very talented. Keep the faith. I don't even know you and I'm a big fan.
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