I have come to realize that will I
enjoy being in a group of people, I truly cherish one on one time. Today I was
given the opportunity to spend time with one of our 12 year boys. At first he
had the “I am super bored don’t want to hang out with you face” just sitting on
the front porch of our house, so I asked him, “¿Quieres andar conmigo? (Do you
want to walk with me?). His eyes said it all but I just started walking a he
followed. I knew that he is very knowledgeable about all the plant-life in the
Finca so I started asking him what kind of tree is this and this bush. His
response was, “I don’t know all the trees here.” In that tone that I’m sure
every parent is familiar withJ. It only took about 5 more minutes for him to
start pointing all the different fruits and pulling them off the trees for me
to try. I learned to the mangos won’t be ready until July, where the coco trees
are, mora season is in September and the sweeter tamarindos are at house 1 and they are
better that the sour ones near the gate (though this was up for some discussionJ).
It was
so beautiful to see him come alive with the knowledge that he had and was so
eager and willing to share. I’m sad to say in life before this I don’t know
that I would have taken the time to be patient and realize the beautiful
opportunity awaiting if I could just give them time, but I am so grateful for
the grace of patient that our Lady gave me with this little boy today. I would
encourage you all to take the time even if it means that you sit in silence with
another person, your presence is always the most precious gift!
