Loving Bella

The house flooded tonight. It was a huge mess, but Mr. Blake was here to help us find a plumber. The biggest problem now is the cleanup- the floors are soaking wet. We have big fans running in the living room and our bedroom.

So, Piper and I moved into the empty room to sleep.

But now I’m just lying here, feeling sad. I’m in the empty room- the most beautiful room created with so much love. All because I fell in love with a picture of a beautiful girl.

And now that beautiful girl isn’t here to enjoy it.

Because she’s scared to let me love her.

And I have so much love to give.

Love and family are the most precious things in the world. And if this beautiful girl could just open her heart and do a little bit of hard work, she could have those precious gifts too.

Because just on the other side of the locked doors and high fences, there are two people who already love her with their whole hearts. They want to give her the family of her dreams- if she’ll just accept it.

But instead, I’m lying here in the empty room, aching for the laughter, the love, and the connection that’s missing.

It takes effort, yes. But in the end, it’s worth it. Because love and family- those are the only two things you truly need. And they’re the only two things that really matter.

And maybe one day soon, the empty room will no longer be empty- but full of trust, healing, and love.