A child's ability

My mother and I spent thanksgiving in NY with Kate and her family. Apparently during a trip to Kroger, my mom found some window paints and bought them for Cadence and Hazel.

I found the paints next to the window and absent-mindedly drew my name and a heart, and then turned back to my computer.

A little while later Cadence began playing with the paints again and asks if this is my heart, and I say yes.

She then drew a circle around it and said, "I put a circle around it to keep it safe. I will never erase it."

Due to my current situation, that nearly brought me to tears.

Oh how amazing a child's ability to stir the emotions can be.

I love you, Cadence. I am thankful for you and your circle.