A moment I won't soon forget. A feeling I'll never forget. In written words, the moment may not seem like much. But it was there. It was real. It was amazing.
We decided to go through an automated car wash down the street from our house. Zoe was so excited as she watched the cars in front of us go through one by one. 'Car is dirty,' she kept saying as we patiently waited for our turn.
And then, finally, it was our turn. She looked at her surroundings, very curious. Cautious. But suddenly, Zoe had had enough. 'I wanna get out,' she cried, with a really worried look on her little face. So, I reached back, asking her, 'Do you want to hold Daddy's hand?' I didn't even get the sentence out before she clutched my hand with hers. Then, within seconds, her other hand, too. She was holding on tight to her Daddy's big, strong, hands that were protecting her. (Now, that's not how I see myself. But it gave me a glimpse into how my little girl views me . . . at least in that moment in time.)
It was an overwhelming feeling for me. A reminder that I am her PROTECTOR. That's a role I will never relinquish. Ever!
Its moments like that matter the most.
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