When Brianna was 3 year old we lived with my parents. In the late summer nights out on Grandpa's front porch we would often see this huge toad. "She" came so often that Grandpa and Brianna named her Jennifer. We literally saw her every night for an entire summer. Since then our animal lover Brianna has often said a prayer for her Jennifer or asked if anyone has seen her. Brianna talks about her beloved Jennifer all the time.
This summer we are spending the summer visiting my parents again, And wouldn't you know it but we have spotted our Jennifer again,. Brianna couldn't be more elated to see her again. After all, she is a part of our family in her eyes.
Now the adults know this is most likely not the same Jennifer at each spotting, esp after 3 whole years, but to Brianna's soft heart, it most certainly is. How could we ever break her heart with any other possibility.
So for the joy of a childhood summer Brianna and I take night time walks around the yard. We make soft beds for Jennifer, we leave her notes and food. We also play flashlight hide-and-seek with her. Funny how Jennifer always wins. It warms my heart to play these childhood games with my Brianna for her deep hearted love for nature and all animals in it. We love our Jennifer and the joy she brings to my children.
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