Entertainer & Our Pilgrim Queen

Over the weekend we had the Pilgrim Queen stay with us. Our little Entertainer was in charge of organizing the family to pray, and gather together joining our intentions with Our Lady's.

She's a very responsible little girl at only 5 years old. She takes very seriously her responsibility and her role of caring for our Pilgrim Queen. It was beautiful to see and witness her sincere desire to bring her family to the foot of Mary.

While I showed little Entertainer which bead we were on, as we prayed, I saw her in a new light. I saw her not only as a little party personality, or one who loves to sing and dance, I saw her as someone who loves to see others happy. She thrives on your smile. She sees that smile as affirmation that what she is doing is good and right....and that's her motivator.

She'll work herself to the ends of the earth, as long as she has that smile from you. She strives to see happiness in others which I get it now....I really get it. She sings and dances and plays her games in order to make you happy, because ultimately that's what she needs to see. I used to think that she just loved being the center of attention for no other reason than self-fulfillment. Now I know, she does it to make others happy. She needs that smile. It gives her purpose and reason.

I can give her that. I can absolutely give her that. As an imitation of our Pilgrim Queen who gives what we need, when we need it.....I too, can smile for Entertainer even when it hurts.

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