The days leading up to Canada Day quickly brought tears to my eyes as I remembered that this year we would no longer be going to Drumheller for Canada Day. Grandpa Bear passed away in February and so that meant that we wouldn't meet all the family down there and spend the day watching the parade, helping the little girls chase after candy that was being thrown, and then meet Grandpa at the legion afterwards. It's still hard not to think about because I still miss Grandpa Bear every time I think of him.
I was excited to hear then that our ward was being a part of the parade and was more than happy to join in on the fun! The little girls were invited to ride on the float wearing their Canada Day colors and wave their flags representing a country their heritage had come from. So it was a huge bummer when Dayday doodle came down with an AWFUL fever the night before. It was touch and go all night as I fought to bring the fever down. The morning rolled around and the fever had broken even though she wasn't her usual self I was playing it by ear and seeing if we would be able to make it to the parade afterall. However, as I said a quick prayer to know if we should go poor Doodlebop became sick all over and that quickly told us that we definitely would NOT be going after all.
I was a bit disappointed as I realized that this Canada day would pass with no sweet memories for the girls to cherish. Dayday spent the day laying on the couch and sleeping so I checked with J if I could take Jessa to a neighboring town to celebrate with her. We headed off to our party but it seemed strange for just the three of us girls to be going without little miss sunshine to be tagging along. However, the time spent with Jessa alone nice to build that bond.
Jessa indeed loves her sister and constantly keeps her in her mind. When Jessa found out that she could get a flag and some other Canada day goodies she was quick to ask if we could grab some for Dayday too! It touches my heart to see Miss. princess love her sister so much and to think of her even when they are apart. Jessa really does have a sweet part to her that I hope she never loses. I also hope these girls are friends forever!
Jessa enjoyed some bouncy castle fun, blow up basketball, Canada Day tatoos, and eating a Canada Day birthday Cake!
There was the sweetest boy at the basketball activity that when he realized just how short Jessa was in comparison to the game would hand her a basketball every turn. What made him even better is he would make sure that he gave her a ball before he took a turn even if that meant he had to wait longer. There is always good in the world, even if we forget there is!
Now you are probably wondering how miss. dayday faired in losing her Canada day but have no fear because we brought Canada Day to her! She had a blast waving her flag and wearing her fire fighter hat! She was excited to tote her "pitties" and wear her Canada Day flag tatoos to match Jessa.
It was a great day being sick and all!
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