It's been over a half hour since I told the boys to get ready for bed.
They're dawdling.
As I passed Isaac in the kitchen I patted his shoulder.
"I'm almost ready," he said. "I'm just getting some water."
"No, I wasn't, I mean I wasn't saying... Uh, yeah, it is bed time. But I wasn't hinting that you are taking too long. I was just letting you know I love you. That I know you are having a hard time.
"So am I. I'm just under a lot of stress right now. We all are."
"I'm guessing Mom is too."
"Huh. You know, you're right. I've been thinking that since she is the one who left, that she was... I don't know...
"But you're right. She is probably having a lot of stress too."
We fell silent for a moment.
Isaac spoke.
"If she is looking for happiness, then she must not be happy."
"What did you say?"
"If she is looking for happiness, then she must not be happy."
"Isaac, that was a very astute thing for you to say. I'm astonished."
He stopped and looked at me in surprise. His face beamed at the praise. It must be one of the few times someone has said he has said something very smart.
So...
Two things.
1. Brenda is looking for happiness, and still hasn't found it.
2. My son can make some astonishing connections.
About Me
- Curious Servant
- I have adopted two boys from Haiti. Both are mentally handicapped. One is is now 20, the other 18. I divorced my wife of 28 years a few years ago and have just remarried, a woman from Belize. I find beauty in many things... many, many things (nature, art, people, space...) and that helps me to survive my deep empathy for so many who suffer. I like to write, and I've written quite a bit on my blogs. I have been thinking about writing a book. Unsure if it should be about the things I have experienced, or fiction (I have an interesting plot line worked out). I'm pretty open about things. I like blended whiskey, but I never have more than two drinks... usually just one, and not often at that. I have had many adventures. Makes me a little different. (Odd?)
7 comments:
Your children are great!!
I am sorry that you are hurting...
and that she is, too.
Life?! It is what we make it to be-
keep looking for the positive...
for the good that God has created.
Hugs & Blessings
Children are some of those great things that God gives us to make us smile.
Isaac is a great, compassionate person and has a wonderful smile.
Hug them often. It will make you feel better too.
Keep pointing out things that he says that are clever! We all appreciate that, and it's probably pretty important to him right now.
Hoping you all find happiness in some way... (though defining happiness is difficult really)
I love your acknowledgement of your children. You have a big heart, Will.
Glad we are here to support you.
SS
Issac knows what it takes to be happy. He knows the value of relationships.His heart is sensitive.
I am a recent visitor to your blog. When I first came, I was struck by the joy you had in the face of trials. I am sorry for you, your wife and kids for the situation you are currently in. I do pray that God will bring healing and love to you all. In response to an earlier post, I would just ponder if Jesus was a wimp for letting himself be beaten and mocked and crucified. Surely, he showed the bravery borne from supreme love. God bless.
And so, Isaac has shown you that your example before him has not failed.
I give thanks. :)
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