And The Sky Opened Up

Drawing

Frank went home and I went into the house to see Bandit.

She was on the couch eating ice cream and watching cartoons-as usual.

I looked at the cast on Bandits arm. It had two scribbles on it. I walked closer to get a better look.

I love you Bee,

Uncle Frank xoxo

Get well soon Bandit !!!

Sarah :)

That was cute, I thought.

She saw me looking at her cast.

"Daddy, will you draw me a picture on it ?" she asked

How could I say no to her? I didn't want to draw... But I certainly wasn't going to say no to her.

So I said i would.

I was going to draw for the first time in over a year.

"what do you want me to draw?" I asked

"me you and mommy" she said

"okay" I said

The more Bee talked about her mom, the less it bothered me. I liked it now. Sure I missed Lyn-Z like crazy, but it wasn't painful to here her name anymore. I was proud of her.

I wanted Bandit to grow up knowing who her mom was. I wanted Lyn-Z's presence to be there throughout Bee's childhood.

So I drew a picture of Bandit, Lyn-Z and I.

Bee loved it.

It was finally bedtime, and thanks to the pain meds, Bee fell asleep right away.

After she went to bed, Sarah and I talked and had some coffee. I told her about the move and new house. She was excited. So was I !