You Are. You Really Are.

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Copyright ThisNest

“You are important.” I say to him

“I am important!” he echoes

“You are special.” I say to him

“I am special!” he echoes

“You are smart.” I say to him

“I am smart!” he echoes

“You are kind.” I say to him

“I am kind!” he echoes

“You are amazing.” I say to him

“I am amazing!” he echoes

“You are so phenomenal.” I say to him

“I am so phenomenal!” he echoes

And he smiles with satisfaction. And my heart swells, as I also look to his little brother. And his little brother smiles with anticipation as we begin this conversation all over again. And I think…

You are. You really are.

About thisnest

The Sparrows are happily married, and the parents of five children. Donna and her husband Antonio are college sweethearts who also raised his seven siblings, many with special needs, for nearly two decades. Along the way they have navigated the ups and downs of being a blended, black, white, and brown family. Donna celebrates each day of blessings and embraces her family’s “interraciality” through poetry, anecdotes, and glimpses into her beautifully chaotic life on her blog at www.ThisNest.com
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