I haven’t blogged in awhile but I thought maybe I had something to blog about.
Our refrigerator on the back patio was left open all night. We had it stocked full of our food that I had just bought the day before. It has been a slightly emotional day so my first reaction was tears, purely out of frustration.
I walked in the house and announced to my husband that our food had been ruined. Out of disbelief, he went out to see what could be saved and agreed nothing could be saved (remember we live in Arizona in 103 degree weather).
Jax spoke up and asked, “About how much money is wasted?” I replied, “A few hundred dollars, maybe.”
We went about our business and finished up our lunch. I walked into my room and noticed my closet light was on. I said, “Hello?” Jax responded, “I’m in here, but don’t come in.” “Why?” I wondered. He slowly came out of the closet with a bag full of money, coins and dollars.
“What is this for?” I asked
“I know how sad it made you feel when you saw all the food was ruined so I asked all the other kids if they would be willing to give you all their money, including mine, and they said yes.” Jax responded.
“All of it?” I asked, knowing they have been saving for various toys and things for a long time.
“Yep.” He said happily.
I did not accept the money.
I was just so overwhelmed by his quick and willing response to give every dime he had. I could learn so much from my children and this is just one of those many lessons my children teach me.
So grateful for such thoughtful children!
