:: little slip of paper ::

i have been quietly mourning the loss

of a precious little slip of paper,

for nearly two months.

in my exhaustive search for it,

i emptied our giant 95 gallon recycling bin

piece. by. piece.

twice.

today, as i was cleaning my office, i found it.

emily made this cherished little drawing

thirteen years ago.

she was four years old.

when she gave it to me,

she said, "i made it myself."


i carried this in my wallet for years.


i love it so much.


i love the little-orphan-annie eyes.


i love everything about it.


and now,

i love that i don't have to miss it anymore.

♥