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Well, what would YOU have wished for?

Was out driving with the kids last night, and my 5 year old looked out the window, very excited.

"Look, Mom, there's a wishing star!!"

My two year old says absolutely anything her brother says, and becomes equally excited. "Stars, stars!"

I heard my son whispering, and figured he was probably making a wish. This isn't something we've ever talked about, but he's very perceptive and has a great memory, so I'm sure he heard about wishing stars somewhere.

A minute goes by.

Then I hear a wail, filled with deep disappointment.

"Mom, why didn't it work?" he cried.

I couldn't help it - I don't normally laugh at the worldview of a child, but I did. Then I tried to explain that wishing stars are fun to think about, but only God can really answer our prayers - and he doesn't always answer right away, and doesn't always agree with us on what's best for us.

Then I asked - "What did you wish for?" What wish, not granted immediately, could have given him that sense of betrayal and taken away a tiny bit of the magic of being a child and BELIEVING? Was it something that I could provide for him?

"I wished I could turn into a cat."

Hmm.

Well, what would YOU have wished for, if YOU could wish for anything?

Wishing Star

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Posted by Stanton Homes - Penny Hull New Home Builders - Raleigh NC Area on 11/04/2009 05:57 AM

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9 Comments on Well, what would YOU have wished for?

NOV

Penny, I would have to give that some thought, I am already blessed with a wonderful family and have no real needs or wants, so I consider myself very fortunate. Thanks

Sometimes just remembering to be thankful for what we have is enough. Though being a cat wouldn't be bad :-)

Gee, Penny, I think turning into a cat might be just the thing. Nap 20 hours a day, and always a full food dish.

As long as the humans are properly trained.

For my grown sons to find their way to being happy and productive.

But if reincarnation is true, I could see coming back as a cat.

Coming back as a cat...excellent plan! But I'd definitely qualify WHOSE cat I would come back as! Hey, at least he didn't wish his sister was the cat!

NOV

Gerry - it seems most of my wishes and prayers are for the wellbeing of my family! Keep feeling blessed.

Cindy - you're right, it can be pretty hard to remember to be thankful for all we have.

Mike - The humans properly trained, excellent point. Judging by the wonderful, EXTRA LOVING treatment our cat gets (this cat has the patience of a saint with two kids making her part of all their adventures), I'm not sure our home would be best for the CATformation.