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The kindness of children
I've mentioned this before: Maria is allergic to peanuts.
Sending her to a school where peanut butter is not banned was a leap of faith for us. But, after several conversations with other parents and her teacher, we trusted she would be cared for and protected.
The only time Maria's teacher speaks English in class is to ask the children who has peanut butter for lunch. If they do, they can't sit with Maria.
In the last week, three mothers have told me their children came home to say they don't want peanut butter in their lunch boxes. They told their mothers their new friend is allergic. The peanut butter could hurt her, they explained. And, they'd like to sit with her.
Filled my heart. I think it filled the mothers' hearts too, to see their children react with such compassion and open arms.
And a little child will lead them, si?
Sending her to a school where peanut butter is not banned was a leap of faith for us. But, after several conversations with other parents and her teacher, we trusted she would be cared for and protected.
The only time Maria's teacher speaks English in class is to ask the children who has peanut butter for lunch. If they do, they can't sit with Maria.
In the last week, three mothers have told me their children came home to say they don't want peanut butter in their lunch boxes. They told their mothers their new friend is allergic. The peanut butter could hurt her, they explained. And, they'd like to sit with her.
Filled my heart. I think it filled the mothers' hearts too, to see their children react with such compassion and open arms.
And a little child will lead them, si?
Carrie,
Thanks for sharing … a great reminder of the true nature of human beings … in its original state: children!
Maybe you and Maria can bake some cookies as a token of gratitude for her classmates … :)
I wish you well :) Melek
“The childhood shows the man
As morning shows the day.” ~ John Milton
What a sweet story. I’m actually choked up and teary-eyed. Thank you for sharing this.
Just wanted to let you know that we linked your wonderful post over at Music City Bloggers. :)
Gracias, I am glad to know I’m not the only one who thought is so incredibly sweet….and Gracias, Ginger…You know, this is one step toward my outing as a “blogger.” I must write about the fact I barely tell anyone about this blog. Ack.
Oh my! I found your blog through Balou and I just have to say, “What a great story!” Thanks so much for sharing this! :-)
I have to admit it made me teary-eyed as well. What a sweet story. :)
That’s too sweet! Made me tear up.