Every once in a while, I am reminded how much our little guy has endured with this transition and all in such a short time. It's the simplest things that we take for granted...
Everyday we check our teeth and remark upon their whiteness. Brushing our teeth is not a new thing, but doing it so often, is.
The other day he says, "In Etopia, I never see my teeth white."
"You didn't have white teeth?"
He responds, "I don't know...I never see."
Hmmm...."You had never seen your teeth in Ethiopia?"
"No, mom. I never see."
How is that, I wonder? "Do you mean you have never seen your face before?"
"No, Mom! I see my face," he laughs.
"Okay. Why haven't you ever seen your teeth then? I don't understand."
"I come to America and I see my teeth everyday. My teeth white!"
Now, I am confused.
"So, you saw your face, but never looked at your teeth?"
"Look, mom...no see. I see my face. I see my face in window."
Ahhh...wow. I am speechless.
Applesauce!
8 years ago
Not even sure what to say.......wow.
ReplyDeleteBless him!! So thankful he is home!
ReplyDeleteSo many things that we've never even considered...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWOW is right! The little things we take for granted. I also wanted to make sure you heard the song I was telling you about this summer, "Why Wouldn't I"!
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Blessings,
Jenny