I am not, by nature, a commenter on blogs. It’s not that I am not moved by that which I read, I just tend to internalize what I am thinking, not really considering the idea that others might get something significant from my insight.
Fortunately, a reader was kind enough to leave a comment on a post I did earlier this week titled, #964 Quit underestimating the wisdom of kids.
It was, without a doubt, the most moving comment I have ever read. In fact, I actually had tears stream down my face as I read the comment and then sat for some 5 minutes just thinking about the comment in question.
It was provided by Sofy.
Hi Dean,
Another good one. I learn something from my own kids every day, usually something about myself. Whether its my inherent lack of patience, wow, I really should have gone to bed earlier last night, or my poor listening skills, I’m always astonished at what they make me consider about my own behaviours.
Interestingly, though, my biggest child related lesson comes from my professional life. It was several years ago when it happened and it left a profound impact on my life. I was part of a team caring for a dying infant. The parents had been told that the prognosis was poor and they had said their “goodbyes” and had left. To them, their infant had already passed away yet, medically speaking, was not clinically dead i.e. still had a heartbeat and an occasional breath.
The infant had been placed back in their crib while the formalities of dying were attended to. Needless to say, it wasn’t the death I would have wanted for my own child so I picked them up, found a rocking chair, and rocked them until their heart stopped beating. There is a distinct moment between life and death and this event usually puts things in perspective for me in terms of my priorities and where they should be when I’m feeling overwhelmed with life.
Sometimes, taking the time to share your comment can change someone’s life. This one has changed mine.
To comments that must be shared,
Dean
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