loving, caring with a heart of gold. For the first 17 years of Marlee's life she was a dream. But some where along the path she lost her way. We thought she was young, immature. She would grow up. From the age of 18 to 26 Marlee was on a road of destruction. It was a slow road. We did not see it over night.
It slowly built into a nightmare. Her Dad and I did not know if she would live or die. As a parent we were scared. I am so thankful that my dear Honey makes the money to get our princess the best help. For the last 5 months there have been a lot of struggles, a lot of tears, angry words spoken, separation, fear, sadness, lost but learning and healing. Our whole family has grown through all of this.
As you can see through all the pictures, our old Marlee is back. There is a star in her eye. Stars have always been Marlee's favorite symbol. For once in her adult life Marlee is happy. She is still struggling with issues. Some of these things will be with her for the rest of her life. At the beginning of all of this I told her "This is truly the first day of the rest of your life." Our star is living one second, one minute, one day at a time. Each day is an accomplishment.
Hang in there baby. Keep the people who are there to help you close. Set tiny goals and pat yourself on the back when you make them. It is such a great comfort to know that you are okay and happy. I love the song below and thought of it when I thought of our star today.Congratulations!!!!
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
Your dreams come true
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6 comments:
Marlee is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. I have always thought Marlee was a star - a bright shining constellation. I am extremely proud of her and wish her much success on her road to recovery. She has such wonderful, loving parents - how can she not succeed? We all love you, Marlee! Please come back to us.
Mom, I am so overwhelmed with emotion as I read this. I love you so much. I dont really know how to feel because proud is not an emotion Ive known from you in awhile. This is so beautiful. I will do my best everyday to do what is right... I love you and can not wait to see you soon! Thank you more than I can say... AMLAML
Thanks for posting Chere -- (and responding Marlee). I'm kinda in the dark about all the troubles, but am sending prayers and fondest hopes for recovery, healing, joy, love, etc. . . j
Beautiful daughter. In every single way possible. Keep on keeping on wonderful Marlee.
Chere, I had no idea the challenges you have encountered over the past years. I am sure you didn't see an end in sight, but now, from what I have read, Marlee is on the right track. That's a wonderful thing, a blessed miracle.
Stay strong my dear friend and know that I will be sending prayers your way, but especially the way of Marlee.
Marlee looks so beautiful and happy again. Glad to see she is doing so well.
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