Friday, March 15, 2019

That Question ...Again

I wrote in July 2017, how Paige asked me why Aunt Kell died. I froze...I always said it will be her parents to tell her, not me or anyone else. Fast forward to last week and doesn't Paige ask her mother the same question. She wanted to know if  Kelly-Anne had been sick. Kim responded by saying no.  With all of Kim's grace and tact she handled the situation better than I could of. She simply said to Paige that she would tell her later on when she felt she would better understand.

Kim believes in the truth and that will be told to Paige. She will be told about the heinous crime that robbed her from her beloved aunt.

This story has been told I am sure over and over again to children left behind because of  homicides from domestic violence. These children will face life (with a lack of better words )with a richer understanding of respecting others and what it takes to build themselves into being non violent adults.

Kim does an amazing job as a mom, a school volunteer and in her teachings of first responder and bully awareness programs that she gives.

I ask myself when will it be the right time for Paige to understand our story. How will she take the story and eventually tell it to others in hopes of creating awareness within her own generation.

 I feel inspired by her now as she approaches her sixth  birthday. I have every confidence that Paige will make a difference in the world around her. This week we hung out....we laughed, we danced, and we had serious conversations about life, school, friends and her passion for space.

My hope and prayers are that her generation will be a kinder, more loving and respectful society. One that does not discriminate against women, religion, sexual orientation and color. These children are our future and  I believe it is up to good parenting and education that will guide them. Our social issues are not only North American  problems, they are world wide. I pray today for those in New Zealand who have faced  death because of their religion.

We can all do better, we can make a difference, young or old!




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