It's been almost a week since our long visit to Philly for Dad's critical phase of hospitalization. Throughout all the agony, my kids were immune to the reality of suffering and possible death. Instead they had a ball at Grandmom & Grandad's house. We're ecstatic that Grandad will be returning home soon. We look forward to visiting again for a coming home party.
John Paul and Gabe especially love all the features of the house providing mobility for Grandad: his wheelchair, the ramps and wide open spaces...and of course the "rocket" van. Not to mention the completely boy friendly yard complete with dirt paths and large grassy terrains. The neighbor boys next door are always using Mom & Dad's dirt paths in the woods and offering our kids the use of their swings and trucks.
One of my favorite memories of that crazy week was taking a break to push Gabe on the neighbor's tire swing that sits alongside Mom & Dad's garage. As I pushed him on a perfectly clear, crisp September morning I watched this little person lean his head back as he swung. On his face was the look of perfect contentment. I didn't have a camera to capture it but it's an image deep in my memory.
Children really do hold the secrets to letting go and being joyful in the moment.
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What a beautiful image. Thanks for sharing, Carolyn.
"...unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3
Thanks for sharing Cal. And thank you for all that you guys did for Mom and Dad that difficult week. It is great that the children had a wonderful week and enjoyed Grandmom and Grandad's home. We havent been there since Christmas, and are really excited to get there in a few weeks. I hope to possibly see you guys then. And you are ALWAYS welcome to come to MN with Monica. It would be so very wonderful to have a girls weekend. You would actually love it here right now. The weather has been perfect, thank God!!
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