What’s in a name?

What's in a name?

One of my sisters sent me this one today and I loved it.

She said she saw it on Facebook and texted me a screenshot. It might have to become a wall hanging in my house, if I can find a legit copy somewhere.

For those women out there struggling with infertility that aren’t lucky enough to be an aunt, find a friend’s child and share your heart with them. If you’re anything like me, a full heart with nowhere to turn is as painful as an empty one, if not more so. There are children who need your love and you don’t have to adopt them for them to get it. Just try showing support for your friends’ kids. It’s hard and REALLY awkward at first, but it gets easier and can be a TON of fun. Attend piano recitals, soccer games, dance concerts, or school plays. Talk to them when you see them outside and get to know them. I’m finding that kids LOVE it when an adult takes them seriously and actually listens to what they have to say.

A few weeks before Christmas, Jon and I were putting our Christmas lights up and two neighbor girls came over and asked if they could help me (he was on the roof, I was winding the bushes). The girls happen to be sisters and are about 9 and 11 years old. As they were helping, I started asking questions about school, dance, what they’d asked Santa for – you know, kid stuff. By the time we were done, which seemed like the blink of an eye with six hands, I had my own Warrior Cat name.

Those are the kinds of things I miss about not having kids. I want a Warrior Cats name. I wanted to play with Little People and read Harry Potter with them. I wanted to chuckle when my daughters discovered Sweet Valley High and The Babysitter’s Club, and laugh when my sons gagged over Twilight. I may have to forgo Sweet Valley High, but I have a Warrior Cat name, and I cherish it.

In case you’re wondering, it’s Flame Cloud.

Originally posted on January 6, 2016

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