Daisy is probably one of the cutest little girls that I have ever fallen in love with. She is six years old, missing her two front teeth, and is so full of personality and spunk that you can’t help but smile every time she catches your attention.
One thing that I hate about children living in orphanages is that they lose out on just being a kid. They have to take on all of these responsibilities like caring for the kids that are younger than you, making sure you get your own laundry hand-washed, and any other mom jobs that you can think of. They are so busy being miniature grown-ups that they often times miss out on just laughing and having fun. Daisy is definitely a “victim” of this. She is such a little grown up; and takes care of all of the other little girls, making sure that all of their basic needs are met.
I won’t lie, it makes me sad; but when Daisy is in my arms she gets to be six years old. She gets to fall asleep with her head on my shoulder, she gets to laugh until she almost wets her pants, and she gets to spin around in circles among many other things. Most of all, she gets to be carefree!
Last night she was sitting in my lap during evening prayers when she zonked out! When I looked down at her peaceful face resting on my shoulder I knew with my whole heart that motherhood is something that I most definitely want to be apart of! I also recognize that now is not the time, but it doesn’t change the fact that my heart was telling me to skip the rest of the race and just be with Daisy!
I love Daisy so much, and the fact that leaving Great Mercy means that I have to leave her is probably going to rip my heart out; but I have about an hour left of happiness with her before that happens, so I am off to find my princess to laugh and play one last time before I have to say goodbye.
