My Little Pumpkin

sumatranate (64) in life • 7 years ago

I love all of my kiddos. They each bring something unique and wonderful to my life. They bring me joy and blessing. At times my heart hurts as I watch pain in their faces, as I watch them struggle with the difficulties they face.

I love all of my kiddos, but Little Pumpkin holds a special place in my heart, and I hold a special place in hers. I don't love her more, but if you ask all of our kiddos who is daddy's girl, Little Pumpkin answers "ME!" with a big smile on her face.

Little Pumpkin is our middle children (#3). She has a sensitive spirit that is kind and playful. Little Pumpkin was our only child who said daddy before she said mommy. Our rounds faces look alike. We stomp across the floor (totally ungraceful) in the same way. She is a miniature girl version of me

Tonight she hurts. Her body causes her pain because her skin is as sensitive as her heart. I hurt because I cannot protect her from all the evil things in life. I cannot remove her pain like the Great Physician can.

But I can hold her, kiss her forehead, and pray for peace that flows over her little life. I tell her that she is loved, she is valued, and despite the pain, there is hope.

And as she falls asleep I hope for a new, better day. A day with less pain and more smiles. Another day so that I can be her Big Pumpkin and she can be my Little Pumpkin.

@sumtranate

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ssimkins9 (53) · 7 years ago

Thanks for sharing your heart.

But I can hold her, kiss her forehead, and pray for peace that flows over her little life. I tell her that she is loved, she is valued, and despite the pain, there is hope.

I'd say you're doing one hell of a job as dad.
I can totally relate to this post. I have five kids, but my middle and I have a slightly different relationship. She is our child most deeply acquainted with sadness and, when I am emotionally healthy, that brings me back to my childhood right away.

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sumatranate (64) · 7 years ago

Thanks for your kind and encouraging words. It is amazing how our children can bring us back to things that we experienced in our childhood.

Keep pressing forward and keep Steeming!

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ironshield (69) · 7 years ago

This is a sweet story. @ironshield

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mirfaner (48) · 7 years ago

yes,and I think it's a good post sir

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sumatranate (64) · 7 years ago

Thanks for the kind words. Always a blessing to share sweet stories about my family.

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mirfaner (48) · 7 years ago

very touching story :)
good post btw
kept make a good post sir :)

Regards @mirfaner

sumatranate (64) · 7 years ago

Thanks for the kind words!

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keciah (50) · 7 years ago

Awww, the unconditional love of a father. I hope Little Pumpkin feels better tomorrow!

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sumatranate (64) · 7 years ago

I do love my Little Pumpkin. Thanks for stopping by @keciah!

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zen-art (68) · 7 years ago

Adorable 💚 There is so much love here. Thank you for sharing your emotions and thought about your daughter with us. She is blessed to have such a loving father as yourself.

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sumatranate (64) · 7 years ago

Thanks for the kind words @zen-art. The two of us love each other a whole lot. Glad to be her daddy!

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lavidaesunviaje (51) · 7 years ago

Really nice photo! simple subject but awesome light, color and contrast! :)

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sumatranate (64) · 7 years ago

Thanks for the comment. I am sorry if I misled you. The photo I used was not mine, but I aways include an image source section at the bottom of my posts.