tonight i went to the grocery store.
i saw this little girl.
she met my eyes and i met hers… and she smiled at me.
i don’t know what it was about her… but she made me feel incredibly special – like i really, truly mattered. her smile was so genuine and untainted; completely void of the look that says, “you’re a westerner and i’ll stare at you so you realize.” i didn’t feel like i was being judged.
i’ve felt “off” these past few days, and when that girl smiled at me… i was just… so completely moved. almost to tears, in fact.
i think one of the most beautiful things about children is their inability to see the world as it really is.
i also think the most devastating thing about children is that one day they’ll find out.
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becky // October 1, 2008 at 1:52 pm
i think you’re forgetting something, danny. they see things as they ARE, or at least, as they are Meant to be. we’re the ones who’ve messed up, lost our gift of seeing, lost touch with reality, etc. :-/
take care, danny, and consider this ****** a HUGE hug from me!
Julie // October 1, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Each night after I tuck Maddy into bed, she comes out of her room about 5 minutes later to give me a hug and kiss and tells me I am her best daughter (she gets it mixed up! Duh – she’s only 4). I can’t begin to tell you how amazing my kids make me feel every day – I am truly blessed and nothing can ever replace that feeling.