Did you ever wish on a star? Did it ever come true?
When I was young, I had great faith in all things magical and mysterious. I did lots of wishing on stars.
The summer I turned 16 and well into that fall, I made a point of getting outdoors each night to try and catch sight of the first star, upon which I made my wish.
It was always the same: I wish "X" and I would get together.
Every night. "X" was the object of my overwhelming affection (did I mention I was also a romantic fool?).
Whether it was written in the stars, or it was fate, or just coincidence, eventually my wish came true.
And life was good. I'm pretty sure I eased up on the stars for a while.
But the other night, driving Daughter #2 home from some event, it all came rushing back. She was leaning forward, her chin practically on the dashboard.
When I asked what she was doing she replied, "Wishing on a star."
"Oh?" My interest was piqued. "Do you do that every night?"
She nodded.
"The same wish each time?" I probed, thinking how much alike we obviously were.
"No." She sat back in her seat. "I don't wish for myself. I wish for different friends."
She reflected a moment, then added, "I don't need the wish. They do."
Well...I must say I didn't see that one coming.
She's either a way nicer, more generous kid than I ever was, or she considers herself way more lucky.
I'd like to think it's a little of both.
What a girl. I love wishing on stars. I have one in particular that I always seek out. Nice post.
Posted by: Erin@TheLocalsLoveIt | September 29, 2009 at 10:06 AM
She's a sweetheart, is what she is.
Posted by: Jan | September 29, 2009 at 10:35 AM
How wonderful. Just remember you deserve some credit for that wonderfulness.
Posted by: LPC | September 29, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Wow. Really awesome. You've done well with her.
Posted by: Erin | September 29, 2009 at 11:06 AM
That is so touching.
Is it me? Or do our kids have a better perspective of things than we did?
I know mine is 'deeper' than I was at her age.
Thanks for the story...
wonderful.
:-)
Posted by: Nancy McDonnell | September 29, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Aw... your daughter is a sweetheart.
I have heard it said that there is no greater compliment that one can give a mother, than the admiration of her daughter.
You're doin' it right. :)
Great blog, too! I have wished on many stars and several of my wishes have come true. I will have to start wishing for others too as there are definitely some who need my wishes more than I!
Posted by: Picture Imperfect | September 29, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Wow, she sounds like a nice kid. I did some star wishing when I was younger but none of it ever paid off.
Posted by: Casey | September 29, 2009 at 02:11 PM
What a great girl your daughter!
Posted by: ~The South Dakota Cowgirl~ | September 29, 2009 at 08:12 PM
As usual, the things that come out of your daughters mouth simply astound me. She is far more generous and insightful than I was at that age. She seems to have a sense of what people need, and the greater good. I can't wait to hear what great things she does as she gets further out into the "real" world. Hopefully, she never loses that generosity.
Posted by: Mama Badger | September 29, 2009 at 08:16 PM
That's incredibly beautiful....what a heart....
Posted by: Braja | September 30, 2009 at 08:13 AM
That bought tears to my eyes! Is it that I'm getting more softer and more in tune with my emotions as I get older . . or is the menopause beckoning . . Yikes!!!!
Posted by: Gloria Carrington-Ferrira | September 30, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Your daughter is such a wonderful person! (She gets it from her mom.) :-)
Posted by: Sprite's Keeper | September 30, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Oh, she's so lovely! Not many kids that would make a wish for someone else....
You're a wonderful mom, Maureen....this is how it shows!
Posted by: kathryn | October 01, 2009 at 07:30 PM
i know =]
Posted by: cowofthe60s | October 06, 2009 at 09:22 PM