Kids can take us right to the heart of God, one way or another. When they provoke frustration, we breathe a silent prayer for grace. When they incite giggles, we hear God’s laughter as well. When they stimulate an endearing moment, we sense God’s touch. When they utter a profound statement, we step back in wonder. What is this phenomenon a little one evokes? Bubbly ripples of laughter that transport us to another realm. Unabashed honesty that cuts to the chase. Joy splashing around our ankles, light spilling into shadow, awakening us to a childlike appreciation for the world around us. If we take the time, if we listen, if we stoop to their level, we can go where kids go—straight to the heart of God. Wit & Wisdom from the Wee Ones is a collection of cute quips and quotes inspired by Eileen’s grandchildren. Along with other contributors, Eileen cracks the door to the whimsical, yet often wise world of the child.
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Enjoy a few teasers . . .
Paper trails
While in my van, grandson Ryan (8)
was talking to his cousins about eating paper.
Vina: “I eat paper, good for
digestion.”
Ryan: “I don’t eat paper cause paper’s made out of trees, and dogs
pee on trees.”
Vina: “Well, don’t they wash it?”
Ryan: “No, they just pee on it and
walk on off.”
Janice Blevins
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Pool pleasure
Rachel Waldock
Behind bars?
I asked my granddaughter, Lindsay
(6): “Have you ever been in a Turkish prison?”
She replied, “No, but I’ve been to
Chuck E. Cheese.”
Russ File
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Prophetic utterance
Emma (7) woke up at 3:30 one morning talking
about the thunderstorms. "God must really be mad at someone in this
town."
Marsha Noland
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