November 3, 2011

A Win-Less Standoff


We stare wordless in a win-less standoff.

The angle of her brow reminds me of past years.  A vision of her five-year-old pout and unsuccessful attempts to cross her arms play across my mind.  I smile at the memory.

She raises an eyebrow quizzically. An unsure grin sneaks from the corner of her lips.

A snicker escapes mine.

Soon we're sharing our wounds from a cozier distance at the kitchen table. Apologies are made. She's my girl once again.

And I'm thankful disagreements can morph into forgiveness.




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9 comments :

  1. Shannon O'DonnellNovember 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! :-)

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  2. DL HammonsNovember 3, 2011 at 10:49 AM

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  3. CathyNovember 3, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    It's heartwarming and astonishing how an economy of words can create such a rich, deep moment. Nice work.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 1:36 PM

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  5. Brian MillerNovember 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    and playful beautiful forgiveness at that...smiles.

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  6. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Me, too. Thankful for forgiveness and grace and laughter.

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  7. Melissa AmateisNovember 3, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Ahhh...so true! :-)

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  8. CatNovember 3, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    what a moment!
    love that!

    love and light

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  9. Mommy EmilyNovember 4, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    i needed this beautiful reminder in my life right now. thank you so much friend. forgiveness is what it's all about...

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