Help-apore

This morning I commented to Brian in total amazement that this is the best thing we’ve ever done if moving across the world means that Maddie Mae will continue to be this nice, patient, kind and helpful.  From the time we boarded the flight leaving LAX she’s been a joy.  This is not the same girl we left with and we don’t know what happened.  She has often asked what she can do to help out, what chores need to be done, if there is any laundry to fold or floor to sweep.  She has mostly obeyed and been generally more pleasant than she has been in the last two years.  I’m a realist, this won’t last, but it’s been such a blessing to have her so calm and happy during this stressful time. Ben overheard our conversation and decided to change Maddie’s name to Help-apore since she is a helper when we live in Singapore.