A Mother's Dream

A Mother's Dream

Picture book
David Packham Jr.'s A Mother's Dream is a dear, tender, set in
Maine story parents will love at least as much as children.
The day she and her husband bring their new baby girl from the
hospital a mother has a dream. She sees her as a dancer in a special
dress and is sure she has glimpsed her child's destiny. Despite her
husband's doubts she sews a very special dress.
Well you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice
and men (and women). A childhood illness that left young Jessie in
braces makes that career choice a no starter.
But the dress will be put to good use. You just have to read
the book to see what its fate will be.
On a personal note, yesterday saw quite a day! My friend Sandra baked
a lovely fluffy coconut cake, made a really cool big card for everyone
to sign, and gave me a really lovely pink journal that says
"Fearlessly Be Yourself" in a flowered treasure box that says "Live
Your Dream" and "Do What You Love". She said that was about grad
school. :)
That night was the last delivery of the year for community garden. We
made a really fine night of it. Our people were really happy with
their veggies and we had goodies to take home.
I think the common denominator here is how family goes well beyond
those linked by blood and legal documents. Family of the heart can
include those who really know you and love you, not who they think you
should be.
A great big shout out goes out to my writing class and community
garden clans.
jules hathaway


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