What is it about kids that they are so resilient, so
invested in experiencing and savoring every part of life, that they refuse to let sickness take them
down if at all possible? Take our 6-year-old
Isaac, who just came down with a stomach bug.
In a simple, matter of fact manner, he announces, “Momma, I’ve got pee
pee coming out my bottom!” Not to
mention him throwing up just a few seconds later. Over and over, all day long as Kim, the
wonderful mom she is, takes care of him and everything else along the way. Despite all of this, you would think Isaac
was feeling absolutely amazing in between times when the bug is taking its
toll. How does he and other young kids
do it?
I want to be like that, all the time. Where nothing, not even a stomach bug, takes
me down. I want to tackle anything life
throws at me, whatever the challenge, and choose to be resilient, embracing all
of life, good and bad, no matter what.
As much as possible, I want to find again that child in me, like my
Isaac, who welcomes and savors all of life, good and bad. Thanks for the lesson and reminder my
son. Maybe we all just need to take time
to stop growing up?
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