His ability to simplify his own or our shared experience moved me several times. Moment to moment, life is just so clear with him. As he and I get to know one another, I've discovered and recognized his talents, humor and vulnerabilities the way people do with new friends. And, I marvel at how brave and focused he can be.
For many reasons, I've made a promise to myself to start recording my observations of him in some way, or the things he says. I know I am not the first person to find wisdom in a child's innocence, but I also know that there is a reason why he and I have crossed paths. And, where I can, I will answer his brave and open heart with the same.
One of his holiday gifts was a game called Topple. The colorful box had energy, but the three of us had no idea how fun it would be. He and his dad started playing the game and I held back. Just watching.
The game is essentially a lesson in balance.
Players have plastic chips and the die assigns the level on which the player must place a chip on the teetering platform. The more chips are added, the more tentative the platform's balance becomes. As the tension built so did the excitement! At one point, my small friend shouted out, "It's scary, but it's fun!" So true!
I joined in on the second round. Throughout the round, in careful harmony, the three of us ran out of chips, but never toppled. We were careful. We were excited, scared and considerate. We laughed. We had fun.
And, as I adjust to being a part of their lives in whatever way I will be, I realized that each of the three of us have already taken a careful oath of sincerity.
It will be a lesson in balance. It will be scary sometimes, but fun.
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