Serendipity

When Natalie was two there were a few different books that she became obsessed with for periods of time. We would read these books over and over and over again. They were often times cute stories with great illustrations and a bit comical. One of these such books was called "Duck on a Bike." A fun lively story about the farm duck who decides he wants to ride a bike and all the other farm animals join him. The story ends with and illustration of him seeing the tractor on the farm, leaving the reader wondering if he is going to attempt his same antics on the tractor. 

I looked for a sequel of "Duck on a Tractor" during this time that Natalie loved this book, but it hadn’t been written yet. Today at the library, three years later, I spotted just that title on display. 

I was so excited and surprised. Then I made the connection that this was the book the library had bought in memory of my sweet four year old nephew who loved tractors. It was kind of an odd moment for me. I knew the library had donated a book in his honor, but for my family to have a special connection to it was serendipitous. Almost like a hug from heaven from David.

 We checked the book out and tonight finally found out what that silly duck did on the tractor. We also thought of David and were reminded of his happy face. We hope many feel the delight of this book in the years to come. We love you sweet boy.