"The Gift of an Ordinary Day" by Katrina Kenison

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Best-selling author Katrina Kenison reading to a group from her latest book "The Gift of an Ordinary Day".

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[Myers922]

My youngest just graduated from high school last week. I made it through the awards ceremony, him receiving his diploma and making the valedictory speech, his last competitive tennis match, grad night, all of it - without shedding a tear. I had to hold it together. A friend sent me this and this morning, I finally cried. I needed that. Truly a moving message and one all moms should see.

[ladiedivina88]

My partner and I adopted 2 boys. They are now 7 and 5. I am a stay at home dad and have been since our boys were born. I was in the hospital room when both boys were born and got to cut their umbilical cords. While listening to this video it brought tears to my eyes because they are growing up so fast. It has made me cherish every moment and put aside my housework when the boys want to play with me because soon they will not ask me anymore.

[smaexpress]

Wow! This is so incredibly compelling!!

Thanks for sharing.

[scottl99]

Katrina, I first saw this video over a year ago and I was a ball of tears by the 4 minute mark. I've always been a very hands on daddy to my little girls who are now 5 and 8. I pride myself in trying to make sure I'm never too busy for them, and your video made me glad that's the way I've been. Even if I get frustrated with them, I think of your video and realize how fast they are growing. Seeing photos of them taken only a few months ago bears that out. I just can't watch this without crying.

[claudelebel55]

@Myers922 I'm glad you finally let it out. I don't think we are meant to hold it together and that in doing so we do violence to ourselves. Our hearts need to breathe just as our lungs do. When we hold it together we often paint a smile on our faces to cover up our feelings and wonder why we have a headache at the end of the day. Yesterday, I had a breakdown of laughter and tears because I have been holding it together for far too long. May we all fall apart and expose our tender loving hearts.

[MsTinkerbelle87]

i'm not even a mother yet and i cried lol i think i'm gonna get this book for my mom it's so sweet!: ) maybe it will help her next year when my little brother goes to college!!

[slppam1]

August 2011 How beautiful - I am so looking forward to reading this book as I let go of my first of two sons who are thirteen months apart. Thank you for sharing - you reading your book and, listening to your son play the piano. Inspirational. Thank you Karen for sharing with me Katrina's book.

[superpowner100]

Oh how true, BUT a mothers reward is grandchildren and we get to see it all over again. The difference is now there is time for all special moments.

[MarshmellowFREAK]

It hurts. I want my mother to watch this video. I want her to accept the truth that all of us have grown up and she needs to worry less about us. Thanks for this video.

[damama55]

Sooooooo Beautiful. How very true, too. Thank you. THANK YOU !

[TeHuHa]

I'm 15, and this has taught me how my parents feel. I have been and still am going through these stages.