…comfort. Do you find it true? Kids and dogs seem to sense when you're sad and know
just what to do. I had a very hard adjustment when we first moved to Africa with a baby
and a toddler. Tears came frequently, especially at the beginning of a new day.
I'd sit in the kitchen, tears streaming down my face,
trying to muster up energy to make yucky porridge, missing cheerios for the boys.
I wondered how I could manage this new way of living.
(I did eventually adjust and loved our life there.)
I wondered how I could manage this new way of living.
(I did eventually adjust and loved our life there.)
Along would come Eldest with his arms wide open to hug and comfort me.
He wasn't quite three.
The Gardener has been very ill in recent weeks. I can write about it now because he is
getting well. A vicious virus attacked his body. It's been a rough patch and good to see light
at the end of the tunnel. One day Youngest son suggested I go over to spend time
with the grands. As we cuddled on the couch to read stories, I could tell they knew something was up.
They were so sweet and just being with them was a huge dose of a medicine called comfort.
Photos: my two best givers of comfort,
in Africa, long before they became grown men.
So glad to hear that The Gardener is recovering. What joy to be loved and comforted by sweet children!
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Bonnie
When I read your words this morning, my mind and my heart go back to our own rough patch with Ron's health last fall. Tough days. I am so happy to hear that your own dear one is recovering.
ReplyDeleteReceiving comfort from children is a special grace!
I'm sorry for this health scare for your husband. Very glad to hear things have turned around.
ReplyDeleteI love these sweet photos of your boys when they were young!
Dotsie, I'm sorry to hear The Gardener has been ill, but elated to hear he is on the mend. I agree that animals and young children have a 6th sense about giving comfort when needed.....comfort with skin on it, I call it. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo glad your husband is well again. Viruses can be knock outs.
ReplyDeleteDotsie, I'm sorry to hear about the health scare. Life is so fragile. Your photos of your boys are adorable. Children are so intuitive and full of love. I wish we were all still as a little child. Happy to hear you are over the rough patch. Take care. ♥
ReplyDeleteI thought of Cheryl and her hubby Ron when I read about your Gardener. Sorry to hear about his rough days with an infection. May God continue to heal him and restore his health.
ReplyDeleteOh what darling pictures of your two sweet comfort-givers! I'm so glad to hear that your hubby is getting well. God does some his best work through other people...even pint-sized ones. And like you said, even dogs :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear he is getting better, and I soo agree. Not much can beat the comfort from a young one with big arms to hug. LOVE LOVE LOVE that picture of you with your boys when they were little
ReplyDeleteBIG SMILE, here! Yes, those little ones have a special way to comfort, (dogs also).
ReplyDeleteGlad you two are coming out of the dark tunnel. Rejoice!
I sure hope your husband continues to improve and feel better. And I know what you mean about little ones. I raised 4 sons and got a lot of comfort from them during some hard times when they were little. I still love getting 'boy hugs' no matter how old they are. Sending you extra hugs too, Diane
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ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that the Gardener has been ill, dear friend!
I'll be lifting you both up, by name, in my evening prayers for healing and comfort!
Those boys are adorable!
Blessings upon you and your family!
Fondly,
Pat
Good to hear your husband is getting better, it's a scare when they are very ill. Young people can sure pick up on our emotions and I've had comfort from our grands at different times and as you say, having a dog or cat is comfort in itself.
ReplyDeletePrayers for your hubby to be well and comfort for you.
Hugs,
Judith
I am so glad to hear that your husband is recovering after this nasty virus. These things come at us from out of the blue. Yes, I have found that children are good comforters and cats and dogs are pretty good, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable post. The children are beautiful. I have to say I admire you and your wringer washer in the last pic. I looks identical to the only one my grandmother used. She's been gone for some time now but and her washer is out in my building now. Your post was comforting to me bringing memories of Grandma doing laundry and us kids running around her feet. Best wishes for a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about the power of wee ones to comfort. I am glad to read that your Gardener is recovering. It is such a worry when our strong ones are laid low. I haven't been around for a while, but am enjoying this time to catch up.
ReplyDeleteNothing any sweeter or any more special than little children to help us through. Happy to hear your husband is getting better, so nice to hear good news. Love that wringer washer, my grandma had one her side porch and I loved watching her use it. She actually seemed to enjoy using it.
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Betsy
Glad he's feeling better, darlin! Man, that's always scary when loved ones get so sick!
ReplyDeleteThe pic of the children - priceless.
LOVE your shared the pic of your boys and you doing the laundry the old fashioned way............that's a keeper for sure. : - )
Hugs and prayers.
This is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love that photo of you in Africa with the boys. I reminded me of our days in Jamaica and I used a similar washing machine.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you received the comfort you needed from your sweet grands, Dotsie! I's so sorry the Gardener has been so sick and sorry we didn't know. I'm VERY GLAD to hear that he's on the mend; viruses are a scary, scary thing.
ReplyDeleteChildren can be so loving, and I think they learn much of that from us. There is nothing else like their sweet, loving ways. Take care, Dotsie, and I'm glad your husband is getting better!
Warm hugs,
Denise
So sorry to hear that your husband has had this illness but happy he is getting better. Precious photo of your boys as little ones and sweet to read of the encouragement from your grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are priceless. So sorry too hear that your husband has been so ill, but glad to know that he is on the mend. Prayers for complete healing. Best wishes and blessings, Tammy
ReplyDeleteHow very true and how blessed to have them close by to give you a cuddle or a hug when you need one. I'll keep your husband in my prayers and you too! I'm so sorry about this terrible illness and I hope he continues to improve and gain his strength back. We all want to send you both a hug, too! Your buddy, Diane
ReplyDeleteI know I'm writing again but I read the post again and wanted to let you know I care. Hugs, Diane
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