The knowledge gained from kindergarten certainly
applies to adults. Good examples of this
are these wise rules, “Don’t hit
people…..Say you’re sorry when you hurt someone…..take a nap every afternoon.”
The most important advice for me was,
“When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick
together.” If only we could live our
lives by that guideline. I recall my
early teaching days with five-year-olds new to school, and so unsure of their
own safety. With wide eyes, they held
hands every time they left the classroom, and it proved to be a great comfort
to them.
Sometimes the frantic pace of life makes
us believe we are fortunate if we can just keep our own heads above water, but
we must remember how important it is to help others. At this time of year, we send our graduating
children and grandchildren off to summer jobs and college. They may look brave, but they need to see our
extended hands and know we plan to be there for them. The same extended hand
needs to be offered to any who are embarking on a new adventure in life or
facing times of trouble.
Trials are not just for the young. We face them daily and throughout life.
A particular line from Fulghum’s book
reminds us that “You may never have proof of your importance but you are more
important than you think. There are
always those who couldn’t do without you.
The rub is that you don’t always know who.”
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