Deborah Battersby - Grandmas Magic Mirror

This book is dedicated to
those who inspire and encourage
our dreams and our dreamers.
Without you, much potential
goes unseen and unrealized.

and to those who inspire me
every single day.
Ted, Erin, Stephen, Marci,
Sylvia, Rowan and Mom,
you are the Magic in the Mirror.

Deborah A. Battersby

Grandma came to visit. Where are
my precious grangirls? she called
as she walked in the front door.

She always called her
granddaughters her grangirls.

Grandma dragged a small suitcase
on wheels and carried an even
smaller case in her hand.

Whats in the little case? asked
Rowan, Ill show you when we
unpack, replied Grandma.

Sylvia and Rowan were quick
to help Grandma unpack. They
knew a week with Grandma
would be filled with surprises.

Then she opened her small case
and showed the girls a mirror.

Why does it have its own case?
asked Sylvia.

Well, its NOT an ordinary mirror.
Its very special, just like you, said
Grandma. When you look into this
mirror it gives you a magic message.
Its a special kind of magic that
reminds you whats inside of you.
And it helps you to grow stronger
each day.

Can I look?
asked Sylvia.

Of course, you can,
said Grandma as she
handed Sylvia the mirror.

Sylvia looked
into the
mirror

and she
heard it say:

Precious one, youre made of love,
Sparkling like the stars above
Smart and clever brave and strong,
Bright and beautiful all day long

The world is blessed because of you
The things youll learn, the things youll do
Your biggest dreams will come to be
When you practice and believe

Remember now I believe in you
In all you wish, to be, and do
Start the magic, allow; receive
Its fun to practice and believe

A miracle is what you see
With special power yours to weave
Speak the words, the magic spell
I am, I can, I believe!

Sylvia shouted, I am, I can, I believe!

She giggled and handed the
mirror to her little sister.

Look! Look Rowan!
she said excitedly.

Rowan smiled and quickly
looked into the NOT ordinary
mirror and the mirror said:

Precious one, youre made of love,
Sparkling like the stars above
Smart and clever brave and strong,
Bright and beautiful all day long

The world is blessed because of you
The things youll learn, the things youll do
Your biggest dreams will come to be
When you practice and believe

Remember now I believe in you
In all you wish, to be, and do
Start the magic, allow; receive
Its fun to practice and believe

A miracle is what you see
With special power yours to weave
Speak the words, the magic spell
I am, I can, I believe!

Grinning and giggling Rowan shouted
back, I am, I can, I believe!

Rowan laughed as the girls put their
cheeks together so they could both
look into the mirror at the same time.

The mirror said:

Precious ones, youre made of love,
Sparkling like the stars above
Smart and clever brave and strong,
Bright and beautiful all day long

The world is blessed because of you
The things youll learn, the things youll do
Your biggest dreams will come to be
When you practice and believe

Remember now I believe in you
In all you wish, to be, and do
Start the magic, allow; receive
Its fun to practice and believe

A miracle is what you see
With special power yours to weave
Speak the words, the magic spell
I am, I can, I believe!

Together they chimed
I am, I can, I believe!