Every day is complicated, messy, and full of friction. And every day has glorious or cozy moments worth celebrating. I seldom bother to chronicle the friction and the mess because writing time is fleeting and precious—and childhood even more so. I’d rather capture the small joys that I might forget—or take for granted—if I don’t take time to set them down in words.
(Excerpt from
this post about Real Life, quoted here because I don't want anyone to be under the impression that things are always perfect around here! Heaven knows we are anything but. Perfect, frictionless, orderly? Nope. Happy? Most of the time!)
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Be like the bird
Who, pausing in flight
On limb too slight,
Feels it give way beneath her,
Yet sings,
Knowing she has wings.
—Victor Hugo
Six Things to Include in Your Child's Day:
meaningful work
imaginative play
good books
beauty (art, music, nature)
ideas to ponder and discuss
prayer
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Oh, wow! How very wonderful… They all look really happy to be a family together. Thank you to the Millers, for giving Hank a family and thank you for sharing that video.
Posted on September 21st, 2006 at 9:17 pmJennifer says:
“Son, Grab your things, I’ve come to take you home”. Now I’m crying. What a beautiful child!
Posted on September 21st, 2006 at 10:22 pmJennifer
I don’t usually cry very easily, but I am sitting here, holding my own sweet bundle born somewhere in China in 2000, with tears of joys streaming down my face. What a beautiful tribute to a very special little boy! Thanks for sharing this—it made my day.
Posted on September 22nd, 2006 at 3:26 amPossibly one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. Tears are streaming! Thank you so much for sharing that.
Posted on September 22nd, 2006 at 5:00 amI’m bawling, too. Wow. And what a video! Wow.
Posted on September 22nd, 2006 at 6:09 amWhat a wonderful, wonderful video. Please tell your friends congratulations!
Posted on September 22nd, 2006 at 9:02 amWhat a wonderful story told so beautifully on that film! Thank you so much for sharing that amazing journey! Blessings and joy to your friends!
Posted on September 22nd, 2006 at 2:25 pmMan, it’s impossible to watch that clip without bawling, and I don’t even know them! Thanks so much for letting us share in another’s joy.
Posted on September 23rd, 2006 at 6:59 amI am bawling right along with you, Lissa. What a powerful presentation–and great background song.
Posted on September 30th, 2006 at 11:55 pm