So fellow travelers, eighteen years ago today an amazing spirit came into my life. She challenges me every day to think outside the box, makes me forever proud for the ways she pushed herself to grow and embrace this adventure we call life.  These words celebrate the gift of being her Mom.  I look forward to the years of celebration to come

EIGHTEEN

Born fist first

Ready to grab hold of everything life has to offer

Climbing before she walked

Plucking at my heart strings

Making her own music

Marching always to her own rhythm

Determined

Thoughts turning inward

Eyes focused sky high

Ready to fly

I love so I let go

Happy Birthday Emma Mariko Rahalski. May the year ahead bring you closer to your dreams.