She packed her bag with a blanket and a doll and was adamant that she would be leaving. I did suggest that she put on some shoes before she took her long journey, which she briefly considered; however, decided that she should worry about packing her baby up for the ride.
After she put her finishing touches on her traveling gear, I asked to take her picture so that I could remember her always. I told her that I was so very sad, but asked her to write when she got there. She reluctantly agreed. This is the photo I snapped before her journey to the center of the earth...or to the dining room.
At the very moment that I took the picture, I realized that I will soon be watching her pack her things for real and head out to the big world for college, marriage, and life beyond. I'll cherish this moment and be thankful that her trip has been postponed for another 18 or so years.
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