Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Compassion
For various reasons I had a "moment" this morning and just sat on my bed and cried (I'm fine now, so nobody needs to worry or anything--just sometimes a person needs a good cry). Anyway, as I was sitting there with tears streaming down my face, Marcus came in and saw me. He didn't even hesitate, just climbed up on the bed next to me and put his head in my lap. Every few moments he would look up at me and smile and I would cup his little face between my hands and smile back at him through my tears. We stayed like this until I was all done and felt better. When he saw that I was okay, he slid off the bed and went back to doing whatever it was he'd been doing. I stayed where I was for a little while longer and pondered what a wonderful thing it is to be the mother of a little 2-year-old boy who is already showing an understanding of sensitivity and compassion.
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I understand about needing a good cry sometimes; you're right-everybody does every now and then. I also think it's amazing how little children can be so attune to our emotions. Heidi always becomes very motherly and comforting if she sees me upset about something. Anyway, I'm glad your little Marcus is such a sweet little boy.
What a blessing to have a child that loves you so much and wants you to be happy. Crying is the best release some times. Hope all is going well.
Compassion is so needed in this world! After reading this post, my first thought was that it was amazing that Marcus-so young-could be so in touch with this sentiment. But then I realized that children ARE compassion: so humble and willing to love. I loved the story.
Marcus is an amazing little guy. I wonder if he understood how much it helped his mommy to jsut sit there with her! I hope you have a great day!
Little boys are so precious, especially yours. When I was crying the other day Savannah totally freaked out that moms do not cry or take naps. Wow. It was lame.
I hope you have a good remainder of the week.
That is awesome. (About your cute little boy, that is). Brigg just looks at me when I cry and can't figure out what is going on. I hope all is well! It was great to hear from you and I love your blog!
Hi Sweetie... very touching posting... brought tears to my eyes for so many reasons. Most notibly is the fact that I'm so grateful that you are my wonderful daughter and have given me such a precious little grandson... thank you!
Katie, you are a terrific daughter-in-law, wife to my son & mother to my grandson!!! You are raising a wonderful son and I know he learns his compassion from his mother. We love you!
That is so sweet! Such a great memory to have
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