Tonight, for the first time, Rain said a prayer herself before she went to sleep. She has on occasion mimicked the act, but has never actually said anything understandable. Tonight, she said, quite clearly:
Heavenly Fodder,
Thank you.
For my house, Isaiah [her cousin, pictured above], Tete [nickname for Rain's best buddy, pictured above],
Mommy, Da-ee [Daddy], Me-ma [Grandma], Weeta [Abuelita, great-grandma], and Nemo and Dori [from Finding Nemo].
Amen.
There are many things I could say about this moment. I wish I had more time to write of all the things that have changed for me in the last two years. For those of you who kindly followed my pregnancy and checked in on Rain's toddlerhood, thank you. For those who have a baby on the way for the first time and have found some comfort that I have survived so far: trust me, everything is going to be OK.
Amen.
