Re: Hard gifts to return
Submitted by Tedd on February 27 1999 at 14:05:10
In reply to Hard gifts to return Submitted by Ben on February 27 1999 at 11:34:20
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As I said in ealier posts, I was "Adopted" by a family when I was in the Army. It was a program designed to give single soldiers such as myself, a place to go for the holidays. The family that "Adopted" me had two boys, Josh, and Chris. Chris was 5, and Josh was 8. The first day, I was asked to watch them while the parents went out to the store. I immediatley fell in love with the boys. They were so sweet, kind and loving. One thing that surprised me was when the parents left, I sat on the couch and was watching TV. Chris and Josh came and sat down on either side of me, thier heads on my shoulder. Here I am, a perfect stranger, and yet, they knew, somehow, that I would never hurt them. That I would love them. I think children have a sixth sense when it comes to another adults intentions. The bond I made with that family that day has lasted to this day. Chris is 13 now. Joshua recently took his own life. Joshua got into some bad times, after his father left, he withdrew. He got into troubble and eventually had to be taken to an institution for teen offenders. I thank God for the love he alloed me to give both Josh and Chris. Chris will join me at my home for his Spring Break. Keep on loving those kids Ben. Give all of your love to them, save none of it. They know, somehow, that you love them, and I am willing to bet thet they love you back. As you sit playing Nintendo, or watching TV, look at them, know that they are our future. As they snuggle up to you during a scary movie or just to snuggle, put your arm around them and let them know you care. ALWAYS let them know you love them. Chris hates when I say I love him. Everytime I do, I half expect him to say it back. But he is 13 now and doesn't lik to express it. Although he has tripped up on occasion and said it. When he does, my world rises, my face lights up, and I give him a great big hug and kiss on the head. Well, I will quit rambling on and call Chris. Thinking of him has made me miss him that much more. So long Ben, and know that your love you give to the twins is returned to you, 10 fold. We do not own this Earth, we simply borror it from our children. (Native American) |