As we were yard saling last Friday, a Story unfolded from the kids. As told from the backseat, they shared the account, not realizing the extent of what they had done. A teaching Moment from a 12, 8 and 6 year old. A lesson that could be taught by anyone but they owned it and took the responsibility. We each have these Moments. Hopefully on some level, we do what they did.
Their daddy has been friends with A since they were in second grade. Whenever there is a kids birthday to celebrate, they are there for each other. Our three and their two. A boy who is 2 weeks younger than Keaton and a girl a few months older than Gage. Somehow the subject of saying I love you and hugging and kissing your siblings came up within the Circle of 5 and our three were flabbergasted that this brother and sister team had never hugged, or gave kisses or said I love you. they proceeded to show them how and then when the boy was still not on the same page, held him down so his sister could try her new-found Love.
Realizing that some people are just more affectionate than others, the truth is if showing Love comes difficult to you - you have some learning to do. It doesn't mean you just aren't and therefore, don't - it means you may have to work doubly hard to get the same result. Just like the kid to whom math is an easy A and the one who struggles to make a C. My eyes teared up as I listened to them tell the Story from their point of view. Gage is probably the least affectionate of the three but still gave his sister a hug and kiss last night before she headed home with us for a sleepover.
Never underestimate the power of a hug, kiss or attaboy. Jesus said a little child will lead them. I believe that power is alive and well, I would stake my life on it...
