“Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it.” -Robert Brault- journal entry: Children are fish. At least boys are. This keepsake photograph tells a longer story. It is a story of determination and courage. It is about never giving up until you have gained …
“The silence often of pure innocence persuades when speaking fails.” -William Shakespeare- journal entry: I remember this day so well. It was a wonderful day. A perfect summer day. I filled the small pool with water, which warmed up quickly. It was hot. His diaper got soggy. His mommy took …
“Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet.” -A Proverb- journal entry: It is hard to believe that these three were once little people, racing around the house with two additional brothers, chasing each other and running away from Dan. Today they are celebrating a marriage. The marriage …
“A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a man’s mind can get both provocation and privacy.” -Edward …
“Wherever a mother turns she can find someone who needs her.” -Albert Schweitzer- journal entry: New shirts. Pressed and ready. Ready for a “brother” photograph. No matter what mommy did . . . one son paid attention but the other thought it was dumb. Little people have no idea why …
” A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.” -Walt Whitman- journal entry: Just when I have given up all hope that summer will come again . . . it does. With it comes the temptation to buy too many flowers. Flowers to plant. Flowers …
“When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one and a flower with the other.” -Chinese Proverb- journal entry: Everything is pretty to a child. While I might point to this or that to include in a bouquet . . . these …
“Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example and not his advice.” -Author Unknown- journal entry: Looking forward it seemed so far away. Looking back it seems to have come so fast. Grandchildren, I mean. It doesn’t take much for my heart to be heavy …
“There is frequently more to be learned from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men.” -John Locke- journal entry: Holden loves “why?” If something isn’t “what” . . . it is “why?” He sat on the little garden wagon while grandpa planted the potatoes. He borrowed …
“What is green and can jump a mile a minute? A grasshopper with hiccups!” -Author Unknown- journal entry: Little people love jokes. They also love bugs. Holden has never met a bug that he didn’t like. I just wish he wasn’t so willing to share them. I spent all of …
