Yesterday Journey reminded me of the power of forgiveness and “getting over it”.
After day camp, Journey went outside to play with her friends. A few minutes later she came in the house with her head hung low and a scowl on her face.
Me: “What’s wrong?”
J: “I’m never playing with those girls again! I mean, I’m not playing with her again!”
Me: “What happened?”
J: “She was just rude! She told me, ‘It was nice knowing you – b-bye!'”
Me: “What did you do?”
J: “I said fine and walked away!”
A few minutes later there was a knock at the door – it was Journey’s friends asking her to play. She paused a minute and then whispered,
J: “Mom, what should I say? I don’t want to hurt their feelings?”
Me: “Tell them you have to get ready for dance class.”
J: “OK!”
Me: “I thought you were never playing with them again?”
J: “No! I said I was never playing with them again until I was over this! Now, I’m over it. I just needed time to think about it.”
Me: “OK….”
Oh to be a child again – to be able to just get over it when our feelings are hurt, forgive, and move on. One of the many lessons my child teaches me each day.
You’ve taught her well and the sweetness of her spirit. I’m so glad to get to be apart of Journeys Journey. 💓
we’re trying!