Yes we'll walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And we'll go where the chalk-white arrows go. For the children, they mark, and the children they know the place where the sidewalk ends.

-Shel Silverstein

Saturday, February 12, 2011

MY LITTLE SQUARE PEG

Oh my little square peg...

 the almost nine year old boy who takes a stuffed frog with him everywhere he goes,
who pretends to bite the lights on the ceiling in Sunday School and says with such acceptance "It's just hard for me to make friends, I guess,"
 a boy who has struggled too too much in such a short life.
Two years ago we were still trying to fit you into a round hole-
trying to make "accommodations" for your beautiful, your spectacular angles.
How I have loved watching you thrive in the squarness of our new life. 

 You are gentle.
 You are brave...
 and imaginative

 and adventurous,
and joyful,

and capable,
 curious,
 and protective.
Thank you for teaching me about life.  In so many ways you are my hero and I love you.

2 comments:

Wiest Family said...

I cry every time I read ou r blog but this has to be the worst of them all. I super miss you and your children, especially my friend Cameron! I cant say or type anything else because it is only inadequate. Love you!

Kim said...

This is truly beautiful. What an amazing mother you are. You inspire me.