Can we talk imagination for a moment? We are talking about the simplicity and belief of a 9-year-old. One of our grandson’s has a brilliant brain. So brilliant, his simple child-like faith amazes not just me but all who meet him. His family just moved into a new home. The first home his parents have bought. It is a great place to grow up and become an adult. Until that time, his parents try to allow all their boys (yep, four of them) just to be kids. We try to “cane” them everyone once in a while. My husband and I decided we would meet them at the new place. With candy canes in hand, we stuck them on door handles, light posts and the various trees in their yard. Of course, the fun is for them to find them. Not hard when it is winter unless it is an evergreen tree or a bush.
Today, they had the joy of finding said candy canes. We “Marco Polo” as a family to enjoy the fun adventures when we can’t be there. Their nine-year-old came up to his dad and simply stated (while showing his stash), “See Dad, candy canes do grow on trees.” To which his Dad replied, “It is a miracle!” The wonder and imagination of this child never ceases to amaze me! He takes things at face value. He doesn’t (at this point) reason the truth or reality behind it, he simple accepts what he sees. For him this simple act of finding candy canes helped him adjust to his new home and surroundings. There will be a lot of surprises to which his imagination will take in and astound us all, I am sure.
I believe during this season, we as adults could take a hint from my grandson. In this season just before the new year, let your imagination go and take you on an adventure either by yourself or with your family. Make lasting memories. After all, I still believe candy grows on trees and there are some money trees I am still looking to find. Have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
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