Out of the mouths of babes

Yesterday was my first day back to work at CdE.  I had done a few things here and there, but I hadn't worked a whole day.  To welcome me back... TWO trips to Teleton.  That pretty much took up the whole day.  First I took Maryuri for a Psychology appointmen in the morning and later returned with both her and Reina.

I try to keep our conversations in the car fun or educational.  For a while, Reina and I had been talking about various community workers (police, fireman, nurse) so that she might learn who they are and what they do.  Out of no where, Reina says, "Nicole, did you know we should help the poor people." 

"Yes. Honey"

"Do you know why we should help poor people?"

"Why?"

"It makes God happy, and we should always try to make God happy."

(Being very surprised that Reina is talking like this) "Wow, Reina, that is right."

Then she continues: "Did you know my mom is very poor?  That means Karen is a very good person because Karen has helped my mom with bus fare to come see me.  Karen is a good person because she helps poor like my mom."

"Nicole, do you know what God doesn't like?"

"What honey?"

"It makes God sad when we hurt others and when we say bad things about others."

"You're right honey." 

Such a simple truth, but we mess it up so much.  Out of the mouths of babes.