What a great weekend!
This weekend I spent a lot of time with my sister, brother-in-law, and neice, and it just got me thinking more about all the games we play. I watched Grace, who let's you know everything she is thinking and feeling at that moment. She doesn't hide her feelings. She doesn't feel the need to pretend to be someone she
isn't. She doesn't need a lot to be happy. She knows that when she falls someone will pick her up. She knows that she will be comforted when she hurts herself. She isn't afraid to grow up. She doesn't hide behind things like material items or obsessions. She experienced her first real boat ride at an age where she understands more about what is going on. Yes, she was scared. But she also trusted that her parents where there to hold her and keep her safe.
There is just so much we can learn from children...especially all the simple ways they show love and affection. We spent our time together on the boat giving finger kisses, which would just make her laugh and eagerly reach her finger out again for another one!
I just love the "realness" of life and love!
2 comments:
Awesome post!! What a great weekend and what great insight you have! If we can only be more like children...well, in most cases anyway :) I am so happy that she has you to count on as well! Love you tons~
amen to that. i feel that way with my students - so much to learn from them and i am supposed to be the teacher! i love you and am so glad i get to be your friend (and roomie).
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