“You know why I’m sad, Maw Maw?” Sophie, my five year old niece, had been noticeably disturbed lately. “I’m sad because I never got to tell Aunt Shani goodbye.”
“Oh Sophie, I’m so sorry,” my Mom said.
“Uncle Mikey didn’t get to say goodbye, either, did he?” She looked up through the sad eyes of a wounded little angel.
“No Sophie. Your Aunt Shani had an accident. When someone has an accident like that, you don’t get to say goodbye.”
I’m so sorry, too, Sophie. I’m so, so sorry.
Children don't mull over their words long before they same them. They know that if they just say what they feel, that will be enough. I could learn a lot from my kids. I don't need to be the most eloquent speaker when the words simply come from my heart. Thanks, Mike!
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