“..O, I believe Fate smiled and destiny
Laughed as she came to my cradle
Know this child will be able
Laughed as she came to my mother
Know this child will not suffer
Laughed as my body she lifted
Know this child will be gifted
With love, with patience and with faith
She’ll make her way…”
Natalie Merchant
I’ve met so many FABULOUS high school seniors over the years… but every so often someone will just stick out to me & I think how happy I’d be if my little girls turn out somewhat like these genuine, beautiful, sweet, confident, innocent rare gems…. Lauralee is one of those girls…. she just is…