Sometimes, I get weighed down with all the sadness in the world. Working in TV news, I cover murders, tragic accidents, and mass layoffs on a daily basis. It's absolutely overwhelming and at times, mind-numbing. On days like that, I cry because of all the unbearable sadness.
Then there are days like today. I was riding in the car with G, on the way back from a shopping trip (to buy shoes for DH), when a song I hadn't heard in years came on the radio. It was "A Whole New World" from Aladdin. I remember making up ballet dances to this song in my kitchen when I was just a little girl, and the movie had only just come out.
As I sang the song to my daughter, my eyes got misty. Before long, the tears were spilling down my cheeks in long streams. But they weren't the sad, overwhelmed tears that I cry after a tough day at work. They were tears of joy, of hope; they were the tears of a woman who has just made a monumental decision and is simply biding her time before she acts on it.
They were the tears of a woman who is about to open the door to a whole new world of her own... and who couldn't be more excited about where she's going.
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And I suspect tears of mixed joy over sharing this with your daughter knowing she will be filling your shoes of hope & joy sooner rather than later...
J has started to call me Mom...
such a touching moment. Stay strong girl
Curious to hear what your decision is. I'm sure it's for the best. :-)
And I love, love, love that movie and that song!
That is super sweet! I am so excited for you whatever it may be! I hope all the best for you and your family. Keep us updated.
I've had moments like that!! VERY curious to hear about this decision!
big decision requires some tears....good luck! If there are no tears then it would be too easy!
Definitely piqued my interest :) Congrats on whatever it is!!!
Now you have us all wondering.... But you are right. It is a whole new world just waiting for us to experience it.
Sounds exciting, can't wait to hear what that is!
Disney sure has the market on the waterworks.
It is a whole new world. I know you will ride it like a magic carpet. Just don't forget to say, "Weeee!"
Sounds hopeful and exciting!
Those are the best kind of tears.
job change? another babe?? oh, do tell! (you know you want to!) ;)