Many of us had a childhood companion who followed us everywhere we went. They were ever-present during times of doubts and troubles. They were our favorite childhood blanket, stuffed pillow or animal. Some were so old our parents worried about washing them and the time we sat without our favorite friend would test the metal of any five-year old. Today, I want to give a tribute to Stefani's companion, Po. Po the First had been placed in her crib with Stefani the first day she came home from the hospital. This pillow, originally belong to Stefani's great-grandmother, had the Lord's prayer on its face and decorated her bed for four years. Sadly, on Christmas day a few years ago, he came up missing. A little four-year old was devastated until Nan Nan gave her another Po. Po the Second had been made from her grandfather's pjs after his death and with this explanation, Stefani accepted Po the Second.
Po fulfilled his duties of chasing away the night terrors and has been a faithful traveling companion for many miles across West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Ohio. Always the last thing packed in her suitcase, he greets her as she opens it when she arrives at the destination. He comforts her when she is sick and does not worry about catching anything. He plays the role of nurse, comforter, companion and friend. What does this Po get for all of this? He is crushed in the arms of a little girl each night as she sleeps in peace. When she awakes, he assumes his place on her bed amid other animals and pillows like a king surrounded by his court of officers, lords and ladies.
Po the Second is more than a pillow as daddy and daughter wrestle him from the other. This light blue pillow's worth is far more than gold or silver. He has been commissioned to bear the wedding rings for Stefani and her future groom. He will be cleaned and the gold bands representing the love Stefani and her husband will share will be brought to the altar and become part of the ceremony. Po the Second will become part of her family as he leaves our home. Grandpa will wrestle him away from his grandchildren and they will laugh and squeal just like their mom did many years ago.
Po the Second is also a means for sharing love. With all of the love of a child impressed into his cotton fabric, Po the Second was recently loaned to me to sleep with when I was not feeling well. However, he was quickly recovered and placed back on her bed. The value of a friend can never be lost. Po the Second, you are a welcome part of our family and please know you are well loved.
Po fulfilled his duties of chasing away the night terrors and has been a faithful traveling companion for many miles across West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Ohio. Always the last thing packed in her suitcase, he greets her as she opens it when she arrives at the destination. He comforts her when she is sick and does not worry about catching anything. He plays the role of nurse, comforter, companion and friend. What does this Po get for all of this? He is crushed in the arms of a little girl each night as she sleeps in peace. When she awakes, he assumes his place on her bed amid other animals and pillows like a king surrounded by his court of officers, lords and ladies.
Po the Second is more than a pillow as daddy and daughter wrestle him from the other. This light blue pillow's worth is far more than gold or silver. He has been commissioned to bear the wedding rings for Stefani and her future groom. He will be cleaned and the gold bands representing the love Stefani and her husband will share will be brought to the altar and become part of the ceremony. Po the Second will become part of her family as he leaves our home. Grandpa will wrestle him away from his grandchildren and they will laugh and squeal just like their mom did many years ago.
Po the Second is also a means for sharing love. With all of the love of a child impressed into his cotton fabric, Po the Second was recently loaned to me to sleep with when I was not feeling well. However, he was quickly recovered and placed back on her bed. The value of a friend can never be lost. Po the Second, you are a welcome part of our family and please know you are well loved.
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