I had a another very proud dad moment yesterday. Yusuf was running around on the playground and collided with another kid. He had a minor injury to his wrist. Alhamdolillah it was minor. Zahra got a call and was able to be there in a matter of minutes. Alhamdolillah for that too.. Amidst caring for him, Zahra asked him, "How's the other kid?". Despite being uncomfortable and in some pain Yusuf responded, "Alhamdolillah. She's fine". He's 9!
Yusuf deserves the credit for having such an empathetic and caring response. I like to think Zahra and me have something to do with it too.
There's a lot of...stuff...going on in our country right now. Like many, I'm sure, it's gotten me down and made me doubt what I used to think was unshakable. Yusuf's response, however, reminds me that there's so much to be hopeful about. Yesterday at his school is just one small moment. I believe it's indicative of a much larger way of interaction in a future that's not very far off. I'm looking forward to more empathy.
Yusuf deserves the credit for having such an empathetic and caring response. I like to think Zahra and me have something to do with it too.
There's a lot of...stuff...going on in our country right now. Like many, I'm sure, it's gotten me down and made me doubt what I used to think was unshakable. Yusuf's response, however, reminds me that there's so much to be hopeful about. Yesterday at his school is just one small moment. I believe it's indicative of a much larger way of interaction in a future that's not very far off. I'm looking forward to more empathy.
