A Simple Wish

With all the mind-numbing things that are happening in our country and world, like natural disasters, political uncertainty (or should I say, insanity?), a global economic crisis, fall of the housing market, rising costs and the continuation of homelessness and poverty in our own backyard... I take joy in the innocence and wisdom of children.

Last night, while leaving J's grandparent's house, she looked up and saw a star. Even the city lights could not diminish its glow. J said, "a star, a star. Make a wish." I told her that she saw the star so it is her wish to make.

"What is your wish?" I asked her.

She paused for a second, then said "ice cream."

"That's a great wish," I told her "I think we can make your wish come true tomorrow."

She smiled and said, "now your turn Mommy, do you wish for ice cream?"

"Yes," I told her, "I wish for you to have ice cream too."

A simple wish from a small child. A bigger more complicated wish from her mother.