This past week was a joy to me. Meri and Jeff drove down from Orleans for the week with Sam, who is now two. They stayed at the Island Inn, and Sam stayed with me! He has the same delightful, sweet, loving personality of Meri at that age.
Watching life through the eyes of a child really permits you to experience the miracles of the world, even the simplest things: like water squirting out of the fountain (surprise!), or sliding down the sliding board on your tummy (It's fun, Bebe!!), or waiting for the trolley ("here it comes! It's our turn!), or savoring ice-cream (it's yummy!), or drumming at my djembe class (I can do it, Bebe!).
When I say "I love you Sam" he takes his little hand and pats my cheek and says "I love you too, Bebe." (Bebe for the two b's in barbra). When I say "I will miss you Sam," he says "It's OK, BeBe, I will miss you too." A million kisses, Sam! Don't forget to play your harmonica!
Meri and Jeff are so easy going and patient with him It's very satisfying to see.
All children should have that joy of experiencing the miracles of childhood and follow their curiosities without fear or worry.
If not for anything else, I pray that 2010 is a peaceful, joyful, healthy and prosperous year for the children in the world.
Did you see the Depak Chopras site "I take the vow" http://Itakethevow.com ? "I take the vow of non-violence in my thoughts, my speech, my actions." Please check it out.
Happy 2010!
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