Thought for Today on Dr. M.L. King's Birthday

Children are the gift from the creator, and today, I was surrounded by many children as I participated in the volunteer event, "Children for Children". I met Novelle there, five years old and smart.

I asked Novelle about himself and he shared details, speaking eloquently, clearly. He had opinions, friends, and energy to burn.

We made alphabet books together for children in pre-k. As we cut out pictures and wrote the alphabets associated with each pix, I asked Novelle to name the illustrations. He looked at me as though I were being silly, and said, "cat, dog, etc. Silly me; of course a five year old can identify pictures, right. But Novelle was communicating more than just that. Through his expressions I believe he was telling me that he was smart and capable of much more than identifying some silly old pictures for an alphabet book, and soon into our project together, I was watching as Novelle took over the work.

Children, resurrecting joy - teaching us that God is still at work, creating new lives to lead us - generation to generation.

Whenever I volunteer, it is I who benefits. I am introduced to new and exciting people, who make me believe in possibilities.

Meeting Novelle uplifted me, inspired me, helped me to relax, knowing indeed, when I depart this planet, I will leave behind capable spirits like Novelle.

Lift up the children. Know them as God knows them. See them as the divine!!!