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Of Pigs, Monkeys, and Bears

Five minute Friday’s writing prompt: On Waiting…

When you think about it, it’s amazing how much of our time we spend waiting for things.

But lately I have felt like I’m very much in a season of reaping the seeds of waiting I sowed in the past. I find myself enjoying and living in the now more than I think I ever have. This is good.

I have waited for little feet running to meet me – wet from the shower, splatting along the floor, leaving tiny, chubby footprints.

I have waited for a little child to mimic animal sounds and laugh when I join in.

I have waited for a child to say, “Let’s play jungle!” and pretend to be something he is not – Baloo the Bear.

I have waited for a child to hear a lullaby for the first time from me. For a child to ask for the same favorite song each night when we’ve turned out the lights. “Bird song, Mamma, Bird song!”

I have waited for bear hugs from little monkeys, feeding my own little pigs, the splashes as they finally get clean in the tub.

For these children I waited. And prayed. It was worth the wait.

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  1. Colleen says

    April 13, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    So beautiful.

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  2. rahraht says

    March 21, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    Thanks for this, Trina. I too am waiting for these things. But first, I am waiting for a husband ๐Ÿ™‚ I am fortunate to have nieces and nephews to enjoy meanwhile. I've also been told on more than one occasion that I act as if my students were my own children. “Sigh” It's true. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Kateri says

    March 20, 2011 at 3:36 am

    When I was writing my post, I was thinking about how if I ever have children, I hope to savor ever moment of their young lives(rather than waiting impatiently for them to grow up!). It sounds like you are doing just that. You are very blessed.

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  4. Emily says

    March 19, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    Found you through Gypsy Mama… I love your post. I waited a long time for my own little boy — now almost 2. And yes… He was definitely worth the wait.

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