Gentleman Nine

I pushed the words out, “Why don’t we all go?”

Amber’s eyes widened. “Are you serious?”

“Yes.” I swallowed hard. “The three of us.”

Amber looked stunned but really proud. “Okay.”

If ever I could take a step like this it was going to be today. Both of my girls were my strength. With them by my side and the knowledge that my sister’s spirit was with us, I could do anything.

I’m not gonna lie. My heart was definitely pounding as we got situated in the seat and locked in the handle bar. The only real anxiety was on the first go-round. After that, it got progressively easier. Lainey would wave to the people on the ground. With my daughter’s laughter in the air, it wasn’t so bad.

This Ferris wheel ride was like the story of my life—a little scary with ups and downs but exhilarating and fun at the same time.

Suddenly, Lainey did something she hadn’t ever done before. When the Ferris wheel stopped, she was hiccuping from all of the laughing—just like Amber.

Yup. My life had come full circle—with a few hiccups along the way.