she's loved. and yesterday it was obvious in the way in which her family joined together to celebrate her first sixteen years. her momma cried. her daddy smiled proudly. her sister bopped her in the head with a balloon. her bagga told the story of her first day. her auntie di pulled off the most creative present ever. her cousins hand decorated her card. her aunt jenn read her mind by selecting the perfect gift. her uncle teased and tried to steal her garlic bread. her grandma fussed and hovered. it was sheer magnificence. and boy is she loved.
(more later.)
