Today was bitter sweet. Leaving Melanie's was long overdue but we left our safe haven. Melanie has been with us from the beginning. Melanie was much more than her daycare provider, Melanie held a big part of Alisha's heart. Someone she could always count on, someone who guided her through tough times and fun times. Someone who listened to her day in and day out. Alisha counted on Melanie and Melanie was always there for her.
For me, Melanie will always hold a special place in my heart. Leaving Alisha after 3 months was the hardest thing I ever did. It was hard at the beginning but I realized very quickly that Melanie was going to do all it would take to make Alisha feel safe and secure. She kept Alisha close for weeks, held her and gave her a safe haven. She went out of her way for us. I could never express the full story of what is in my heart. She is an exceptional woman, mother, wife and daycare provider. But all of those things will never tell the full story of Melanie. She is beyond words. We will always remember her for going out of her way for making a home away from home for our scared little girl.
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