My daughter starts Kindergarten on Wednesday. She’ll be at this school for the next nine years of her life. I’ll drop her off on her first day, take her to her classroom, kiss her goodbye. I’ll watch her as she takes this big, brave step, meets new friends, and finds a space for herself. And I’ll think about the day, nine years from now, when she finishes her last year at the school. I’ll think about how I should be there to pick her up that day. How much I want to be there.
This weekend we went to the wine country wedding of our dear friends. I watched my daughter dance, watched her chat comfortably with other guests, watched her insert herself into formal wedding photos with the bride and groom. I watched as she ate a cupcake, and a cookie, and then wandered off to find the donuts she’d been hearing about. I thought about all the big days in her future, how maybe one of them will be a wedding. How much I’d love to be there.
I love watching my daughter. I love to see her learn and grow and do ridiculous things followed by remarkable things. Being there for her, in moments big and small, is all I want in the world.
And it’s why I started the #whatwouldyougive campaign. I can’t adequately express my gratitude to all of the team members who challenged themselves by giving up an ability to raise money for and awareness of this cause. You have no idea what your support has meant to me. All I can say is thank you. And that you are some *seriously* impressive fundraisers.
It’s the last day to donate, and so many of you already have. Thank you. Your generosity wildly exceeded my expectations. Thank you for caring about our lives, and the lives of all the people dealing with ALS. Someday this disease will no longer be allowed to destroy families. Someday, maybe, I’ll see my little girl walk into high school. Someday, maybe, I’ll dance with her again. I hope so.
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Praying for you today, always.
Sarah, we are all so lucky to have you in our lives. Thank you for the gifts you share through your blog. Love to you, Rob and Scout always.
Beth
I just love your blog. I hate ALS and what it has stolen from you, but you inspire me. It could easily have been me, not you. My fiance died in January. I hate ALS. It is the worst thing I could wish on anyone. Thinking of you, your family, and Otto. Ps, all pups pee in the house.
Dear Sarah, how I wish too someday you’ll walk your little girl into highschool and dance with her. In the meantime wishing you joy and strength and many beautiful moments with Family and friends. Big hug from the Netherlands
I always look forward to reading your blog. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help out. PK
So appreciate it, Pat!! Thank you.
Thank you, Emy!
I’m so sorry, Jennifer. Hugs to you.
Love you, Beth!