In the midst of a week when governments fiddled while the Amazon burned, and continual bad and crazy presidential behavior bludgeoned us, I received a welcome letter from Sweet Baby in the mail. It contained a penline and crayon portrait of me (she says) with long curly hair, a rainbow-skirted dress (with a tiny bow), an apple in a green tree, and a heart for love. Spirits rose!
her spirits rose... 
She sees the inner you! There is nothing, as Emerson said, like “the affection of children.”
It is a privilege for sure!
It looks exactly like you!!!
Sent from my iPhone
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I wish – but thank you Jane! Don’t you love the details – tiny red slippers, bracelets, and maybe a crown? With a bow!
It is the best portrait ever! I remember when your youngest son was little and saw you wearing stockings and a skirt, and said, “Mom, you look like a princess!” Or something like that. I like that you’ve inspired her not only to draw, but to send letters with drawings. Way to go, princess!
Have to say it is a thrill to get something in the mail from the little people. I love your memory but I think the princess vision was a actually visitor to our house !
I would have known you anywhere! She has captured your essence!
Maybe, while leaving out the sneakers and jeans. 🙂
Awe, such a special memory. Kudos to her parents for sending it to you and knowing how much it would brighten your day and the days to come! Love those little people.