The Meaning of Life

by | Mar 20, 2011 | 7 comments

The other night Audrey asked me for a picture of her appa to keep in her crib at bedtime- “to protect her.”  Not sure where she even learned that concept.

Today we walked along the river in the afternoon just to get some fresh air.  I got a tea at Whole Foods.  On the way back I felt so tired, I needed to sit down on a bench facing the river.  Audrey has a cold and sat bundled up with a hat almost covering her eyes, nose running a bit.

I asked her, jokingly to myself really, “What do you think of all this Audrey?  Is life good?” and finally,
“Audrey- what is the meaning of life.”

While gazing at a few geese on the grass in front of her and appearing in a daze, she spoke softly, still staying in that daze…”ope.”  I lean in, curious what she said and fascinated that she would even attempt an answer…”what did you say?”

“hope.”
“Did you say hope?”
“yes.”

JAC

March 20, 2011
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7 Comments

  1. Jane Jasmine
    Jane Jasmine on March 20, 2011 at 1:42 am

    Bringing tears to my eyes, as I read – as usual… thinking of you and believing that one day you will have the hope which does not disappoint us…..Rom 5:5

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  3. Ann
    Ann on March 20, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    wow, she is incredible. out of the mouths of babes. love you julia….

    Reply
  4. Brooke Simmons
    Brooke Simmons on March 20, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I am so glad you are recording these precious moments.

    Reply
  5. christy
    christy on March 21, 2011 at 12:29 am

    Amazing

    Reply
  7. Susan Cho
    Susan Cho on March 23, 2011 at 2:45 am

    wow…God is speaking to you through Audrey… It has to be.

    Reply

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