Today my husband and I went to go see one of his students dance in a special recital:
Seeing all the cute little kids dressed up in their costumes and dancing made me really miss having kids around. I used to be almost constantly surrounded by kids between foster parenting, volunteering with the kids at our old church, and working in the school system as a teacher’s assistant/aide. My favorite age of kids to work with were always the younger ones, 3-4 years old to around 6 or 7, although I bonded well with kids of almost any age.
At this point, I don’t know if my physical/mental health will ever consistently improve to the point that I can do those things again, but I miss them. I am thankful for the experiences and memories though.
Hugs.
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Thanks ♥
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I’m sure you’re really awesome with kids.
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I am 😦 It is sad to not be able to use that gift much anymore.
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I don’t think you could ever not enjoy being around children if you had always been.
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You sound brilliant with kids.Hope one day you get the chance again.
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Me too.
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I’m glad you got to go to the dance recital, but I can see why times like this make you miss the way things were, and children do have such a special quality, that boundless joy that can make life so much brighter. Those memories will always be there to be cherished. And never say never where the future is concerned 🙂
Caz xx
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting!
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Good memories are valuable. That is why God said fill your mind with what is right and just.:)
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♥
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Precious memories that inspire yet also bring grief in the yearning. Thank you for sharing that.
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Hope things improve
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Perhaps it is in your future, to visit once again. Never say never. 🙂 Hugs!
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Maybe. I hope so.
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Maranda, thanks for sharing. I can tell that you have many fond memories of being around children.
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I do.
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