Sunday, September 12, 2021

Continuing her shift into adulthood

In her favorite place
Grand Bend, ON
July 2021
This photo originally shared on Instagram


Peanut Girl - better known as our daughter Dahlia - turns 24 today.

I’m reminded how the universe plays games with time, especially when you’re a parent. That’s the only way to explain how, despite the passage of almost a quarter-century, it feels like yesterday that I first held her, mere seconds after she was born.

Yet yesterday this remarkable young woman went with us to vote, finished off her first round of assignments in graphic design school, and helped Debbie work on her curriculum plans. She has answers for everything, throws herself full-force into whatever comes her way, and never seems to run out of energy.

Oh, and everyone who knows her absolutely adores her.

Some days it’s hard to imagine how quickly we went from there to here. Which, I’m going to guess, reaffirms how lucky we are to have her.

I’d say today was worthy of celebration, and I wouldn’t be wrong. And being Levys, rest assured the celebrations are already well underway. Donuts may or may not be part of the equation.

But in Dahlia’s world, every day is worthy of celebration. So don’t be surprised when she offers up some more light tomorrow, too.

In fact, we’re counting on it. And on her.

Happiest of birthdays, our sweet girl!

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