A child

     Nothing can pierce your heart more than a child who has grown up so quickly that he stands six feet tall but still needs help getting his shoes tied the right way. A child lets you discover things he is doing for the first time and you get to do it again. A child makes you angry, but you always forgive because you realize you screwed up along the way too. A child’s laughter can make you laugh even though you have no idea why he’s laughing? A child’s path is one you hope will be without pain and sorrows, but you know he will experience these things and you try and let him know gently they are coming, be ready. A child will test you to the very limits every chance they get but that’s ok because little do they realize you’ve played all the games and even made a few of them up. A child is a reminder of what we once were and seeing yourself in the things they do and say is more gratifying than anything else I can think of. A child will always be that tiny person who needed you for everything but grew up way to soon leaving you to close your eyes and remember everything your mind will allow so you never miss a minute of all they have given to you. A child is the definition of “Love”

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