At dinner we tell our "best part of the day." In November, we mix it up and tell one thing that we are thankful for each night. Both of these allow us to really focus on the positives of the day. It keeps us connected to each other.
It's always great to hear what my kids are thankful for. I hear school, tacos, family, drama class, friends, etc...I love hearing how they handle the things going on in their lives. I love learning about new friends, old friends, the days activities.
Tonight, Ariez told us he was thankful for death. Whatever you say you're thankful for, you have to tell us why. He said "death gives us a chance to realize how awesome life is."
Wow...this boy! The wonderful, beautiful, energetic, thoughtful boy. This boy who has lost more in life than most of us could ever imagine. This boy who would have any and all right to be moody, depressed, act out...any of those things and many more. This boy who has been so hurt in life.
He gets it. He knows. He's right. He knows that being thankful for death doesn't mean it's not okay to be sad about death. He knows being thankful for death doesn't mean we don't miss those who've died. He just knows that we need death. That sometimes death reminds us how awesome life is.
Wow
He's an amazing kid!
ReplyDeleteHe really is. He told me the other day that while he wasn't glad he got hurt, he was ok that it happened because it gave us a chance to bond. Tears. :)
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