Candace, when my son was born (decades ago) we lived in Germany and I nursed him until the age of two without obstacles -- but at two yrs I was so ready for that change of perspective you mention -- a distance, a different view, even a view from across the room. No longer just looking at the side/top of his head : ) -- I weaned him then! Thanks for another beautiful essay and paintings.
Well, you did it again. Tears are forming in my eyes. Yes, I am too close to my work to actually take pride in any little part of it. But, today, I'm going to sit and gaze like Elena Rose. Take it all in. Thank you. I desperately needed this today.
I am a teacher and just had a rough day with my class. Reading this beautiful story brought me joy and also helped me to look at our school year together with a broader perspective, today was just one day. Thank you for this.
I think I enjoyed this whole series even more than the Tea one. Which is, of course, impossible. (Be careful! Doing impossible things is what breaks the world in good stories. CAREFUL PLS.)
I always marvel at how we trust those long metal tubes flying at 30,000’ and 500 mph with what is most precious to us. “For without faith, it is impossible. . .”
Lots of transition happening right now and I so needed this reminder to take a step back and look at the big picture. Thank you for sharing these, Candace! As always your words and illustrations are exactly what I needed :)
Sending this to my daughter Nika, whose son just turned 8 months old (not too distant from Elena). What a beautiful, amazing time this is to cherish. I'm so happy for you and your family.
Thank you for describing something which until now I’ve struggled to articulate. That need to step back and see your child for who they are. As parents (you are right) we are so involved in the logistics or their lives and the moments when we get to step back and see them from a different view are wonderful.
Candace, thank you so much for this beautiful piece. You have such a way with words and they are so wonderfully complemented by your watercolours. It really brought tears to my eyes, and resonated so much even though my project is very different to your journey of motherhood! I was reading your post while sitting in a darkened laboratory room after hours of exhausting work for a neuroscience thesis, waiting for some data to finish transferring. You're so right that sometimes we need to step back to appreciate what amazing opportunities we have been gifted with, as stressful and tiring as the process may be at times! Congrats again on your baby girl and it sounds like she is growing up to be a keen observer just like her mum ❤️❤️
Beautiful, and what a lovely reminder of perspective! Step back and look at what is in front of you :)
Candace, when my son was born (decades ago) we lived in Germany and I nursed him until the age of two without obstacles -- but at two yrs I was so ready for that change of perspective you mention -- a distance, a different view, even a view from across the room. No longer just looking at the side/top of his head : ) -- I weaned him then! Thanks for another beautiful essay and paintings.
Just what I needed to read today my thank you!
Well, you did it again. Tears are forming in my eyes. Yes, I am too close to my work to actually take pride in any little part of it. But, today, I'm going to sit and gaze like Elena Rose. Take it all in. Thank you. I desperately needed this today.
I am a teacher and just had a rough day with my class. Reading this beautiful story brought me joy and also helped me to look at our school year together with a broader perspective, today was just one day. Thank you for this.
I think I enjoyed this whole series even more than the Tea one. Which is, of course, impossible. (Be careful! Doing impossible things is what breaks the world in good stories. CAREFUL PLS.)
Just magical! I have so enjoyed this series Candace ❤
I always marvel at how we trust those long metal tubes flying at 30,000’ and 500 mph with what is most precious to us. “For without faith, it is impossible. . .”
Beautiful!
Lots of transition happening right now and I so needed this reminder to take a step back and look at the big picture. Thank you for sharing these, Candace! As always your words and illustrations are exactly what I needed :)
Sending this to my daughter Nika, whose son just turned 8 months old (not too distant from Elena). What a beautiful, amazing time this is to cherish. I'm so happy for you and your family.
Congratulations Candace! You should make these window stories a book!
This is simply gorgeous.
Thank you for describing something which until now I’ve struggled to articulate. That need to step back and see your child for who they are. As parents (you are right) we are so involved in the logistics or their lives and the moments when we get to step back and see them from a different view are wonderful.
Candace, thank you so much for this beautiful piece. You have such a way with words and they are so wonderfully complemented by your watercolours. It really brought tears to my eyes, and resonated so much even though my project is very different to your journey of motherhood! I was reading your post while sitting in a darkened laboratory room after hours of exhausting work for a neuroscience thesis, waiting for some data to finish transferring. You're so right that sometimes we need to step back to appreciate what amazing opportunities we have been gifted with, as stressful and tiring as the process may be at times! Congrats again on your baby girl and it sounds like she is growing up to be a keen observer just like her mum ❤️❤️
Beautiful this has all been so beautiful! ✈️