Dear stranger next to us at the rodeo,
When my son came up to you and grabbed your arm, you didn't know he used to be terrified of people. When he talked to you about the bulls, you didn't know he was diagnosed with a language disorder. When he jumped in your lap and laughed as you tickled him, you didn't know he had a sensory processing disorder. You also didn't know as his mother, I sat in my seat, with tears running down my face, sneaking this photo. When we adopted him a few short months ago, we didn't know how long it would take for him to laugh, play and engage others like this. You didn't know any of this, but you took time to connect with a child who has had to fight to learn to connect. My heart is full. Thank you.
Credit: Charity Stewart Robinson
Kindness is a gift that rewards all.
ReplyDeleteMichael who needs to dust his computer station.
Michael, you too?
DeleteKidz like cowboys. They're the good guys, you know.
ReplyDeleteedutcher, so obvious, thanks.
DeleteMade my day, thank you...
ReplyDeleteGB
GB, glad I could make your day.
DeleteGo to diagnosers and you'll come away with diagnosises. (diagnosi?)
ReplyDeleteAnon, what's the price of tea in China this week.
DeleteAttending our rodeo in Sisters OR every year one of the many highlights is watching the kids. Some are awed by the animals as most of us are. Almost every one is taken by the cowboys and cowgirls. Such a delight to witness.
ReplyDeleteAnon, the wife and I used to go to Sisters in the Motorhome quite often, but usually during the Quilt Show. We would stay at the RV Park in town I think.
DeleteThe world needs more cowboys!
ReplyDeleteWyo-Bill, indeed we do.
DeleteIt IS NOT the colour of the skin folks. It's the way they are raised and the love they are shown that determines their actions and attitudes as adults
ReplyDeleteLove on your kids
Thanks Odie, Can't say anything, but appreciate that post. Kevin
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