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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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OK - Here I am in Prose - With a true story about my munchkin.... "What's a miracle, Mommy?" Cassandra came bouncing out of her pre-school class brandishing her typically jubilant attitude. Most children would be at least somewhat tired out at the end of such a long day. Cassandra, however, is just getting started. She's always sufficiently wound up with enough enthusiasm to overtake the "Energizer Bunny". Her incessant questions seldom take her mother by surprise, as Mom has come to expect the unexpected from her whimsical little daughter. This question was a big one, however. It would take some thought to explain miracles in a way that would make sense to a four-year old. While it seemed that Cassandra's inquisitive little mind was already on to the next intriguing issue, Mom knew that she'd be expecting an answer to her "miracle" question momentarily. The short drive home, listening to the highlights of Cassandra's day, gave Mom a few moments to plan her strategic response. "My teacher says that God is everywhere and that He can make miracles," said Cassandra, nearly on cue as they arrived at home. Mom smiled, feeling more prepared for this second inquiry. "She's right, Sweetie," said Mom. "God is everywhere. When God makes a miracle, something very special happens - something that people can't possibly do." "You mean - like bringing Babe back from Heaven?" asked Cassandra. Babe, their beloved family Doberman, had just recently passed on after a very long and happy dog's life. It was certainly obvious from Cassandra's surprising comprehension, that the meaning of "miracles" had been discussed in class that day. The Heritage Christian Pre-school had been a "God-send." Cassandra was a very smart little girl, and seemed to be coming home with wonderful little Epiphanies about God, Jesus, and Christianity daily. This day was obviously no exception. Mom responded quickly this time, "Yes, that's exactly what a miracle is. It's like God bringing Jesus back from Heaven. After Jesus died, God brought him back to help save us all." She was very pleased with her analogy, feeling secure that her daughter would now have a clear grasp of the meaning of a "miracle". Cassandra's face was suddenly overcome with a fretful and stressed look for which her mother was not prepared. Her beautiful little eyes widened in disbelief; and she appeared to be holding back some very large little-girl tears. "What is it, Cassandra? What's wrong?" asked Mom. Cassandra looked up at her mother incredulously and asked in a small panic-stricken voice…."Jesus DIED?"  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 04-19-2000).] |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
One memory you'll never forget, that I am sure of.  Incredible a childs mind huh ? I loved this Nan, thanks for sharing it and ahum no need to say this is very well written ? (I'm jealous !  ) |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Nan, This so beautiful, children are precious and it sounds like your Grand daughter is a gem. I'm glad you decided to share this story here with us. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Um, now I got very large man tears in my eyes. Aren't children so precious in their innocense. This was a great work Nan. Love the mention of the "energizer bunny", too. Michael |
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Dusk Treader
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since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
Ah, Nan, this was great! I hate to mimic everyone here, but children are indeed precious in there innocense. I loved your story Abrahm Simons "...Watching fate as it flows down the path we have chose" - Trent Reznor, "We're in this Together" |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
LOL! This is wonderful!!! So real and vivid and true to a child's emotions! Having met Cassandra, I could especially picture this and it was a pleasure to read! More prose, Nan! MORE! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Over a year ago and nothing since? Methinks our Nan doth needs to write something this summer!!  |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Nan...this is precious. I absolutely lovethis story, and can just imaging Cassandra's face as she asked that last question. Nothing quite like the innocence of a child, is there? Hugs,  ~Vicky "My friends are my estate." |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nanners~ This is the most precious thing I will read this day~ My immense gratitude to Vicky for archive-diving and sufacing this beauty~ This is a sip of Chicken Soup For The Grandmother's Soul~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well now as far as I can see - she hasn't changed very much since then, and is still a wound up spring full of questions. Cute incident recorded forever for her. We should all get together and compile a book |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Bless Vicky. I believe this is the first prose of yours I've ever seen [I could be wrong - it's been a busy four years...  ] BUT...it does leave one begging for more prose...  |
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ambrish Member
since 2003-03-27
Posts 257India |
a beautifull prose its true sometimes innocent queries of children teaches you a lot as said by wordsworth child is the father of man |
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