A Child's View

Well, I had one of those moments today that just remind you how precious life is and how blessed one can truly be. I was sitting on the beach today watching a little boy who appeared to be around 5-6 years old play in the water. What made this moment a treasure was that the little boy had Down’s syndrome. Watching him try to decide if this water that was washing up to his feet and then retract was something to trust was a moment that just touched my heart. This little boy had that expression of complete joy and wonder as he watched the gulls, played in the sand and finally decided that if his dad held his hand, the water could be trusted not to hurt him. It was just magical and reminded me yet again why I went in to teaching – to see children grow, explore and learn – to see those moments of joy and wonder at new discoveries as one learns.