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Yes... But did you find the other shoe?
Posted over 3 years ago by Dave G. from Wisconsin

Children are blessings from God, they make our life more fulfilling & meaningful, inspite of the hardships of being a mom, they always inspires us to go on and enjoy life!
Posted over 4 years ago by Janis from Philippines

I believe children should seriously be listened to as they have a beautiful simple view on life, untainted by its hurts trial and tribulations. Pearls of wisdom often flow out of them without even meaning to.
Posted over 4 years ago by Lauren S. from Tasmania, Aulstralia

Patience is greater than the ocean's span.
Posted over 4 years ago by Balaji B.P. from Chennai, India

Wow! That is really sweet.
Posted over 4 years ago by Mikal C. from Warrenton, VA

Patience is all what it takes to enjoy life's challenges.
Posted over 4 years ago by Jerca C. from Philippines

ah from the mouth's of babes
Posted almost 5 years ago by jean g from danville va

Finding Patience

Yesterday, I was frantically juggling between preparing chili for the crock pot so we can have dinner ready after my son's baseball game (during which I had to leave to pick up my husband from work since we're down to one car only to come home and rush everyone to bed in order to meet a work deadline that I didn't finish in the office), when I asked my 4 year old son, Miguel, for the 17th time 'Where is your other shoe?' He looks at me and screams back 'I dunno, you had it last'. It was 5:25 and my oldest was supposed to be at the field at 5:30 (we live 15 minutes away). I couldn't find Miguel's shoe and to top it off, a fight broke out between my oldest (8) and his sister (5), something about a piece of paper. Anyway, I screamed 'All of you, go to your rooms until I find Miguel's other shoe! I've completely lost my patience with all of you!' Miguel looks at me and says 'Don't worry Mommy, after you help me find my shoe, we'll help you find your patience.' At that point, I inhaled one of those deep 'focus on your breath' type breaths and gave him a big hug 'cause all was good after that!God bless children for being so wise.


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