My son Sacha asked, "Mom how will I know when to turn the other cheek, or to grab the person's hand and say no."
photo: Cast iron hands used for making gloves.
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31 July 2007
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Well, I feel SO pleased my son did not ask me this very question !!!
He asked me so many others too ...!
Posted by: Marie-Noëlle | 31 July 2007 at 09:31 AM
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED !
Posted by: Marie-Noëlle | 31 July 2007 at 09:32 AM
Aww...such an intelligent question, your son is a spirited one.
Posted by: cruststation | 31 July 2007 at 11:51 AM
How very sweet.............
The most beautiful words.
MOM.....or CHILD.........
treasure every moment you share with them....as I know you do.............
Love you
Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | 31 July 2007 at 12:05 PM
Very nice; and nice photo under "My Family Album" too.
Posted by: tut-tut | 31 July 2007 at 01:41 PM
And how did you answer the question?
I wish I had the answer to that one. All sane people do, I suppose.
Posted by: ally bean | 31 July 2007 at 01:42 PM
I have to hand it to you Corey, you always come up with lovely, thoughtful posts.
Posted by: Lee | 31 July 2007 at 02:01 PM
I love that Sacha.
I'll bet if he grabbed a guy's hand and said no, the guy would be so confounded, he'd forget all about fighting Sacha.
Posted by: Shannon | 31 July 2007 at 02:11 PM
At 35 I wish I knew the answer to that one!
Posted by: angela | 31 July 2007 at 02:22 PM
It is admirable that Sacha is already thinking about these things.I'm still wondering that question myself.
Nice Hands!!
Posted by: rochambeau | 31 July 2007 at 03:05 PM
My first thought is that its always okay to say "no"--it's what we teach, isn't it? Especially when we want younger ones to realize that they have a voice and can speak when something is going wrong for them.
Turn the other cheek, though, is also what we have been taught. Is the application of these so subtly different that we don't know when to use which?
I'm not sure I can make it explicit though I certainly apply each at different times...but asking the question has got to be a good idea.
Meilleurs voeux!!
Posted by: bluevicar | 31 July 2007 at 03:45 PM
You are so kind, TICA - surely that kindness has rubbed off on your children. Sacha will know.
Posted by: Pauline Clarke | 31 July 2007 at 04:00 PM
Mmmmm....
with Gods help!
Posted by: angela marie | 31 July 2007 at 04:01 PM
John 16:13
"But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes,
he will guide you
into all truth.
He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears,
and he will tell you..."
So, we listen, yes? And then know.
Much love, dear Corey.
All's grace,
Ann
Posted by: Ann V @ Holy Experience | 31 July 2007 at 04:13 PM
Good question.
Posted by: Linda | 31 July 2007 at 04:38 PM
What a wise question! Sacha certainly exhibits his parents' intelligence and sensitivity.
Posted by: martina | 31 July 2007 at 04:39 PM
and you said.....?
He really does think, that boy!!
I have a real thing about hands, those are amazing!
XOXO
Posted by: LisaOceandreamer | 31 July 2007 at 05:25 PM
Ah, I remember 15 well. It's a ponderous and seeking age. Did the two of you explore the question?
The image is so perfect and befitting the question I think Corey. I see white and black and shades of gray. From my perspective, nearly all of life fits into shades of gray, with very few absolutes.
And I sure didn't know they used molds to make gloves. Duh! Taught me something new again Corey. :)
Posted by: Sally | 31 July 2007 at 05:52 PM
Bossy has to "hand it to you", that is an amazing photo.
Posted by: BOSSY | 31 July 2007 at 06:02 PM
What did you tell him? I'm 34 and I still don't have that one figured out!
Posted by: Darlene | 31 July 2007 at 07:00 PM
Those are the types of questions we like to hear form our teens, aren't they?
Those are the types of questions that show what wonderful parents he's had!
Posted by: Beverly | 31 July 2007 at 07:39 PM
Kids sometimes ask the hardest questions.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | 31 July 2007 at 08:21 PM
What a fantastic question.
I would tell him, if he were my son, to trust himself. Listen to the inner voice and do what is right for him.
xo
Blue
Posted by: Blue | 31 July 2007 at 08:43 PM
Are you going to tell us tomorrow what you said?
Posted by: ParisBreakfasts | 31 July 2007 at 08:46 PM
Lovely photo and wonderful question Corey. I'm looking forward to hearing your answer.
Pat
Posted by: Pat | 31 July 2007 at 08:53 PM
Awesome photo and question combination. Wow.. being a parent isn't easy, is it? They teach you so much, don't they?
:)
Posted by: susan | 31 July 2007 at 09:42 PM
oh the hands...i have three of these and three black ones with straighter fingers...your son must be as creative as you...blessings, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 01 August 2007 at 12:44 AM
hmmmmmmmmmm...
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 01 August 2007 at 07:01 AM
Hello ! I'm sorry, but I don't speak english very well... Je suis française et je viens de découvrir votre site, je le trouve très beau. Vivez-vous encore en France ? Et où ?
Je reviendrais vous voir très vite et je vais vous mettre dans mes liens. Amitiés. Fine.
Posted by: Fine Bessot | 01 August 2007 at 07:14 AM
quite powerful image those hands....
we lead them, then we let go...
Posted by: stephanie | 01 August 2007 at 06:06 PM
What a thought-provoking - and yet somewhat heartbreaking - question. What a deep thinker your Sacha must be...
Posted by: tinker | 02 August 2007 at 07:48 AM