Thalia cuts, ties, and distributes. “A no-work-needed vihhhh-sit!” “Amen.” Nia replaces their old toothbrush with new. Cal puts their gifts — a tube of travel size paste and a teeny-tiny floss dispenser — into their travel bag. “Whew!” You don’t realize the power of a radiant smile until it’s the only sunshine in the room.
I slid into the chair and said to the hygienist, "I'm sure I'm not the first to tell you this is not my favorite place to be. That said... on the drive over I decided to focus on what I like about being here. It's you! I love hearing about your family. Tell me what's happening with your boys."
She has 3 boys… ages 3, 6, and 9. In the past we’ve been able to connect over fishing. Today I was presented with a dizzying array of soccer, basketball, book wars, tutoring… 😰
The fullness on her plate seemed to have the upper hand this morning!
I cringed at first on seeing the ribbons! Imagining you asking the hygienist to tie them to your front teeth after the final touch!
Does your dentist always check after the hygienist wraps up? Are X-Rays part of the cleaning package? Are you relaxticated now? (Tal told me to ask you)
The details in your LoveLetter suggest that you conjured a package of acceptance mixed with hope and a sense of humor, colored with loving kindness!
Well done! Now on to the business of living and creatorcation. 🪄🪄
A note from LoveLetterist:
I slid into the chair and said to the hygienist, "I'm sure I'm not the first to tell you this is not my favorite place to be. That said... on the drive over I decided to focus on what I like about being here. It's you! I love hearing about your family. Tell me what's happening with your boys."
Reminds me of the saying (you quoted someone recently with this wisdom): “What we focus on increases.” 😊
She has 3 boys… ages 3, 6, and 9. In the past we’ve been able to connect over fishing. Today I was presented with a dizzying array of soccer, basketball, book wars, tutoring… 😰
The fullness on her plate seemed to have the upper hand this morning!
😵💫 A daunting assignment for her. 3!!
She is very close with her parents, brother and sister. Sounds like the entire family (9 little kids) gathers often. Warms my heart.
A practitioner of BYOJ! Bring Your Own Joy!
I cringed at first on seeing the ribbons! Imagining you asking the hygienist to tie them to your front teeth after the final touch!
Does your dentist always check after the hygienist wraps up? Are X-Rays part of the cleaning package? Are you relaxticated now? (Tal told me to ask you)
The details in your LoveLetter suggest that you conjured a package of acceptance mixed with hope and a sense of humor, colored with loving kindness!
Well done! Now on to the business of living and creatorcation. 🪄🪄
Oh yes! I always have the pleasure of the dentist poking around too! I have watches on my watches. 😂
I was definitely tense in the chair and well aware of the grip of one hand on the opposite wrist. 🤷♀️
Tonight I get to go to the theater to see To Kill a Mockingbird! Yay!!!
More than a consolation prize! By the way, you did great! And don’t let yourself talk you out of that. 😉