Learning From Kids
When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of
weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see
flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff, you can wish
on.
When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see
a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money and I
look away. My kids see someone smiling at them and
they smile back.
When I hear music I love, I know I can't carry a tune
and don't have much rhythm so I sit self consciously
and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They
sing out the words. If they don't know them, they make
up their own.
When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against
it. I feel it messing up my hair and pulling me back
when I walk. My kids close their eyes, spread their
arms and fly with it, until they fall to the ground
laughing.
When I pray, I say thee and thou and grant me this,
give me that. My kids say, "Hi God!!! Thanks for my
toys and my friends. Please keep the bad dreams away
tonight. Sorry, I don't want to go to Heaven yet. I
would miss my Mommy and Daddy."
When I see a mud puddle, I step around it. I see muddy
shoes and clothes and dirty carpets. My kids sit in
it. They see dams to build, rivers to cross and worms
to play with.
I wonder if we are given kids to teach or to be
taught? No wonder God loves the little children!!!
[ Author Unknown -- from Denial ]
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