Piano break

I had been thinking about this for more than a year and had finally done it. We pulled you from piano. I told you at bedtime. You told me that you didn't like Mrs. G.

Many times you wanted to cry during piano lessons. I told you that I saw that. Which is why I couldn't bear sending you to Mrs L anymore.

When I asked you why you didn't cry during class. You had the most precious response. "Because I didn't want her to feel bad." My goodness, it was not out of shame or fear. You were concerned about her feelings. When I clarified, it was even more precious. You didn't want Mrs L to think that you didn't like her.

After this conversation, I was thankful that I finally made the decision to pause on piano lessons. We will continue. But it will be with a teacher who won't make you want to cry. But a teacher you would feel safe enough to cry with. That's the kind of teacher I want for you and your siblings.

A tender heart

We watched this video today about Zion Harvey who got a double hand transplant a year ago. We saw the stubs of his arms in the video.

When You were getting ready for bed you were contemplative. You told me that when you see pictures of people in the hospital, you feel like you are there too. You felt deeply for the boy with no hands, and then his new hands. Your heart of empathy is so strong. I pray that we can help you blossom to use this gift God has given you.

http://www.nbcnews.com/video/see-zion-harvey-the-first-child-to-get-a-double-hand-transplant-1-year-later-749809219676