We spent this evening at my in-laws house hanging out in the backyard, enjoying the warm and beautiful weather.
I’m not sure how the conversation with Abby started about going to school so you can learn to live on your own, but this is the just of how it went.
Abigail: “So, Hannah is going to school so she can learn to live on her own?”
Me: “No, Hannah will always live with us because she needs to be taken care of.”
Abigail: “But you are going to die some day. What is going to happen to her?”
Me: “Good question. Will you take care of her?”
Abigail: “Yes, yes!” (pauses for few seconds, then with a very sincere look) “Can you write down a list of things I need to do so I don’t forget?”
It was so cute because she was serious and really thought about it. When she asked me to write the list, we all just started laughing because it was so dang adorable.
You know, I bet Abby would take care of Hannah in a heartbeat — even with Abby at only 7 years old.
What a blessing they are to each other!
so precious
I love all three of your amazing children. They reflect you and Robert.
How touching!
so sweet:)
She’s amazing-a true reflection of you and Robert. So many of “us” in the fields of therapy either were siblings of kids who had experiences with therapists or were good friends of kids who had therapy. In addition to “knowing your stuff” 🙂 you must also have the compassion that can’t be taught, but is nurtured. Abby (and I suspect Ethan, too) has this quality! Hugs to all! Raelynne
Love it!
So cute! I’m sure she is 100% sincere!
Hi my sweet Ostreas! I am just catching up on the blog and I came across this story. Let me just say it took me a few minutes to compose myself to write a comment! They love each other so much it just makes my heart melt. I love y’all and miss being a part of your weekly lives! I hope everything is going well! Just a thought from Ms. Jenny… I think she would loooove school!
I can believe Abbigale would throw out questions like that and have such a positive answer when asked the question. Your kids are amazing. You and Bobby have done well!!!
Susan
What an intelligent and grown up little girl Abigail has become. She is an awesome big sister.I find it amazing that she is thinking about how Hannah will be taken care of in the future. God Bess her little heart and sweet spirit.