I picked up my mommy at the airport yesterday. It was so good to see her. We spent the day hanging out in Miami, and I got to show her my life here. I am so thankful for her, she is so patient with me. The relationship is so deep and I 'm sure extremely stressful for her at times. Sorry about that mom.
While I was at the airport waiting for her to arrive, I was watching this old man next to me. He had his luggage and was waiting for somebody. Then a young father walked by carrying his little daughter of about two years. As they walked by, the old man's face lit up. He looked her right in her eyes and gave the biggest smile. The girl smiled back, excited by the old man's obvious enthusiasm.
I wondered why this old man was so excited to see that little, young life go by. My grandfather is the same way with the youngest grandchildren in the family. It is as though they inspire him and give him more life. I find this very interesting. It is as though the old man is seeing something in himself, nostalgia or gratefulness that life is continuing. There is not depression or jealousy that this new life has more years or potential than himself. Instead, he possesses some kind of love or hope for this new life. It is almost as though the child gives him some kind of love or hope as well.
My mom and I talked a lot about these things throughout the day. I am amazed at her willingness to listen to me.
Until next time.
2 comments:
Hey Josh ... your mom is cool man. It was really good to spend time with her while she was up here.
I like how you notice really important things around you like old men staring and smiling at little girls.
Hey.
Good observation. That's why I believe that grand parents SHOULD NEVER be sent to nursing homes (unless they are evil or something), because grand kids do wonders to them, and grandparents do wonders to grand kids. It's an interesting mix.
For example,
Grand kids inspire the grandparents, and grandparents educate the grand kids with insane wisdom while parents have no time to do that.
To me, it's disgusting to see parents not have time for their kids while the grandparents are wasting time degenerating in nursing homes till they die. Very disgusting. Then the kids become messed up by society.
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