This etching of 3 yr old Cole Aden
was a gift
hand carved and printed
by his
Uncle Chris..
(the photo does not do the etching justice)
Grandson Cole Aden
just this year realized the whole Santa thing
but what Cole Aden
did made us
did made us
All
realize
"Innocent Children"
can lead us in
the real meaning of Christmas
Cole Aden & family came for Sunday Supper
Cole Aden seemed quiet so
I went and quietly talked to him
I went and quietly talked to him
asking "why, was he sad"?
He replied" did Santa come see You"?
I said "no" Santa comes for "little " boys & girls
and since I didn't have any "little" boys & girls
Santa didn't leave presents at our house.
I explained that once his Daddy was "my little boy "
and indeed Santa arrived on Christmas
but now that He/Daddy was his Daddy
Santa just flew on by..
Not wanting to go any deeper into this conversation
I rose up and walked to kitchen
and joined the other
and joined the other
Adults at the table.
The next thing we knew
this loving , adorable, compassionate
3 yr old
brought over to me
his
"most cherished Christmas gift"
and when I smiled and said what is this
Cole Aden smiled really big
and said
and said
"for You"
since Santa didn't come...
And that folks is the true meaning of Christmas
Compassion for Others
~~Peace & Love & Joy & Blessings~~
AH! What a SWEETIE!
ReplyDeleteThat etching looks amazing! Sweet, sweet story, too ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the etching, and look forward to seeing it in person. The innocence of children is one of God's greatest gifts to all of us. Makes you sit back and think that is for sure. Love the story and of course just goes to show you how much Cole loves his NaNa and PaPa.
ReplyDeleteOh! How sweet! I think that is the sweetest little boy ever!I cannot imagine any of the little boys I know doing something that thoughtful! You will have to watch him, he will grow up to do wonderful things!
ReplyDeleteOh Blessings this is such a sweet story of the real meaning of Christmas. B
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