I determined what joy is today.
I watched a kid.
A weak kid.
One that has low motor development skills.
I fell in love with this kid and his weakness.
I'm a sucker for wanting to help. i know.
As soon as I saw him make his first effort to participate, he grabbed my attention.
my heart.
it doesnt take much, but his little face, his compassion, took me by surprise.
{Now you see, these "scoopers" we use to pass a ball back and forth. They aren't easy for most. Only few catch on quickly. It's difficult.}
But this kid was determined. Only thing he wanted to do.
I knew it would be difficult.
But i wanted him to do it too.
Helping him the entire class. Priceless
Frustrating.
But...
He learned.
He made steps. small steps. tiny steps.
Happinesss. victory.
He successfully passed it to me.
We jumped for joy.
:)
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
"Trust few"
"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor they joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship"
"You just can't trust anyone" -MOM
Although you're told by someone you respect, something as strong as trust just cant be overlooked. Listening to my heart felt more real on this one; despite past failure. But low and behold, she was right once again. I just can't seem to get this whole trusting thing right. Failing is a big fear, and trusting someone, getting betrayed, such a huge failure in my mind.
How though?
YOu think you got it right, think you have it all figured it out. I thought i did. I thought i couldn't ever get it wrong again.
Ahhhh...but she was right again. Trusting someone, is in my mind, the most precious gift you can give someone. Being trusted by someone, is the most sacred gift you can recieve. Betraying trust, is simply the most crucifying action you can take. And it may never be returned. Not that it should be. Yes there is forgiveness, yes there is forgetting. Loving is so short, forgetting is so long!
I just drives my mind wild, i cant seem to unlock this one. The answer isn't found anywhere. Most things, i can find an answer for, most things that is. And as many times as i try and grasp hold of the answer, the realization comes to me, it hits me, the answer is simple....she was right again. You can't trust anyone.
"You just can't trust anyone" -MOM
Although you're told by someone you respect, something as strong as trust just cant be overlooked. Listening to my heart felt more real on this one; despite past failure. But low and behold, she was right once again. I just can't seem to get this whole trusting thing right. Failing is a big fear, and trusting someone, getting betrayed, such a huge failure in my mind.
How though?
YOu think you got it right, think you have it all figured it out. I thought i did. I thought i couldn't ever get it wrong again.
Ahhhh...but she was right again. Trusting someone, is in my mind, the most precious gift you can give someone. Being trusted by someone, is the most sacred gift you can recieve. Betraying trust, is simply the most crucifying action you can take. And it may never be returned. Not that it should be. Yes there is forgiveness, yes there is forgetting. Loving is so short, forgetting is so long!
I just drives my mind wild, i cant seem to unlock this one. The answer isn't found anywhere. Most things, i can find an answer for, most things that is. And as many times as i try and grasp hold of the answer, the realization comes to me, it hits me, the answer is simple....she was right again. You can't trust anyone.
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