A Simple Letter and some Sparkles

Oakley didn't have the greatest day at school yesterday (refer to previous post)...  He was pretty bummed by the time we got home after therapy and errands. 

And wouldn't you know, that on such a day as this, I opened the mail box and found a letter addressed to the very boy who needed it most.  A letter from his Primary teacher at church.

Oakley's eyes lit up, he carefully opened the letter and smiled from ear to ear as I helped him read the words from his new teacher.  This little letter turned his day around and gave him something to share during "Thumbs Up" at dinner.

In defining what I actually believe (Resolution 2012, remember?) I can say this:

I know that  we matter to God.

I know that  we are meant to help each other along in this journey of life, that He blesses us through each other.

It touched my heart to know that my crooked little pee-boy who can never sit still, who struggles to write his name in a straight line, and who tries so hard every day only to return home discouraged ... That God knew he needed a little boost yesterday.  More importantly, it amazes me that Oakley's Primary teacher somehow figured this out and followed through. 

I think the difference between he (the teacher) and I is follow through.  Don't we all entertain little sparkly thoughts, flitting about during the day... 'I should call her'... 'He might need a meal'.... 'I wonder if their car has been fixed yet'... 'my kid needs some one on one time today'.. but then we look the other way and carry about our oh-so-important-and-busy-lives as the little light fizzles and fades into nothingness.

Follow through.  When I happen to spot a sparkle of kindness passing through my thoughts, I will reach out and grab it, hang on, and follow through.  Pay it forward, bless someone else like this insightful teacher blessed my little boy yesterday with a simple letter.   Who knows, but that my life will brighten up a bit because of it.