what a wonderful quote.
I'm reading an odd book right now-- called Like Normal People by Karen Bender.
There is a ten year old girl talking to her retarded aunt and her retarded husband on the phone.
"I had lunch with Wendy today,"she offered, "but she switched to sit with Marjorie halfway through."
"Why?" Lena asked.
"She didn't say why." Shelly had tried not to look at the girls....when she did glance up and see them, it was awful to see.
"Well, I hate her," Lena said decisively.
"Me, too," said Bob.
"She should sit with you. You're the best lunch person!" Lena proclaimed.
Shelley was surprised. "Why?" she asked.
"You just are," Lena said.
Shelley was...unable to think of an answer. Her heart felt like a pitcher of cream, brimming, all the cream about to pour out.
"Thank you," she said.
Listening--- acceptance. We need these so much. |
