Realization
Today Ellie became aware that she is smaller and weaker than other kids. Up until now I think she didn’t realize it. She would run after all the kids in her class happily unaware she was always the last one. Having other kids lap her while climbing up the the slide didn’t bother her at all until today.
One of the kids in another class made her aware. They told Ellie she was smaller and shorter and couldn’t run as fast. It was like the blinders came off. The teacher told us it really upset Ellie. Ellie told me that it made her sad, she said she can’t she climb up the slide like other kids and that they’re all taller and can run faster.
What do you say? We told her that not everyone is big, that she will get stronger, that not everyone can run fast and, not to worry, soon she’ll be strong enough to climb the slide.
Not being there when it happened, I don’t know for sure what was said and the manner in which it was said. I don’t think the other child was being mean – just stating the facts.
It makes me sad to see the innocence lost. The total unawareness turn into awareness. I knew it was only a matter of time before she realized, I guess I was hoping it wouldn’t be so soon.
I am really sorry that Ellie had to go through that I know it is just fact of life but hate that it is now real for Ellie. Breaks my heart she has to go through that kind of stuff.
love you all
mum
Oh, Love! How hard it must be for Ellie Beth’s MOMMY that this day has come! As moms, all we ever want to do is hold our babies close, prevent every hurt, and love them through whatever is challenging for them. What hurts them is also painful to us. I wish I had words of wisdom to help you through this.
My advice is to listen more than you talk, let her feel heard and understood, tell her how precious she is to everyone and how so many people all over the world have loved her through everything she has been through and will love her through whatever lies ahead, and (like everything else a Mom faces every day), just let your heart do the talking. Sometimes a cuddle can say more than mere words ever can.
Ellie Beth is perfect, just the way God made her. Her life has been and will always be a fundamental factor in the faith walks of everyone who knows her, especially her Auntie Alice. I believe God made our beautiful little girl for a special purpose and she continues to amaze me every day with her beauty, wisdom, courage, and spirit. There is a lifetime of wisdom in those beautiful, brown, four year old eyes. She already knows more about life than most of us learn in a half century or so. Tell her Auntie Alice thinks she’s absolutely perfect.
Love & God Bless
Auntie A.
At least she is a fighter, always has been always will be. If I know Ellie, she will strive and work hard every day of her life to show everyone and herself that she CAN and WILL do it all. We will always encourage her to never stop believing in YES!!
“The Little Engine That Could” comes to mind…what a great story. Chin up Ellie B, you are our little hero.
We love you
You are absolutely right, MJ. This little girl has more spunk in her little finger than most people have in their whole body. And she has parents who have always made her believe she can do anything. And she will. She is smart, beautiful, talented, and motivated. She WILL run swiftly and she WILL win the race. It isn’t just a race for her. It is a victory dance. Dance on, precious girl! Ken & Colie, you are doing a GREAT job with your little girls. You’re amazing parents of two amazing little girls. I look at this little girl and marvel at what she CAN do! I count my blessings every day, and our little EB is right there among them. She is a joy and an inspiration. Just keep telling her how much she is loved and how precious she is to countless people! And keep telling her she CAN.