Eden is watching Nick Jr. right now while I do some housework. In between the shows, they have this little band that plays songs. She just ran up to me and said, "Mommy, I am going to sing this song to my baby sister in Africa!" She began singing in the sweetest Eden voice, "Don't be afraid, I'm here with you...."
It warms my heart to see how sensitive Eden is to her future little sister's transition. As a four year old, Eden's prayers and concerns are always that the little one not be afraid. God can move even the littlest of souls to pray. Having been through this hard transition at 19 months of age, I think this is so good for her to see the process from this side.
One thing is for sure...this Ugandan angel is already wanted and loved and missed by her Chinese big sister...and her mommy and daddy!
On another note, Eden startled me this morning with perhaps the toughest question she has asked to date. My deep-thinking 4-year-old looked me straight in the eye out of the blue and asked, "Mommy, who made the earthquake in Haiti?" I know the answer, but how do you explain it honestly and simply to a preschooler? Any suggestions?
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Not that I am the big theologist AT ALL but this is what I have told my class full of 4 year olds. They asked the same question.
I have told them God is in control of everything but sin caused the earthquake.
They seemed to be satisfied by that and if they asked further I would still tell the truth but maybe not everything if they're just not ready.
Anyway good luck with that one!
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