Conversations with a four-and-a-half year old child can shift from discussing potty breaks to imaginary friends to stories about school. Recently, our granddaughter Eden filled us with joy and brought tears of happiness as she shared about her one true love.
Rowan, Eden, Bop, and I were chatting while riding in the car on our way to take care of errands. We talked about the shapes of clouds looking like bunnies and dragons. We searched for alligators on the banks of ponds as we rode through neighborhoods. Rowan told us about one of his favorite movies. Great wisdom can be found in young children.
A few moments passed without anyone speaking. The silence was broken when Eden made a declaration that shocked us.
“My boyfriend kissed me.” Eden smiled as she spoke.
“What? Who kissed you?” Rowan turned towards Eden and asked the question in a firm voice that only an older brother could express.
“My boyfriend kissed me.”
“Who? Who is your boyfriend? Where did he kiss you?” Rowan frowned, and his voice deepened as his temper flared. He’s eight years old, so the sound of his voice was only a bit deeper. But he was concerned.
Eden paused, grinned, and stared at Rowan. She gave an answer that calmed Rowan and made everyone smile.
“Dad. He kissed me on the cheek. Dad is my boyfriend. He’s my one true love.”
“Oh, Eden! You can’t marry Dad.” Rowan tried to explain that she can’t marry someone in her family.
“I know. But, Dad is my one true love forever.” Eden smiled and reached down for the snack in her backpack.
I tried to hold back the happy tears. I told Eden that she is very sweet and Dad would be happy to know he is her one true love.
Of course, I had to share the encounter with our son Mike. He smiled. Touched by her sweetness, we learned a great lesson that day. Remember to love one another always.
Do you have one true love? Have you told someone that you love them? Everyone needs to know they are loved and cherished.
Have a day filled with love and joy,
Mimi aka Melissa Henderson
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So sweet! I imagine this story will be passed down for years to come.
Thank you Barbara. We look forward to sharing the story with the kids when they are older. Have a blessed week! 🙂
I loved you message, Melissa. Our grandchildren share such wonderful blessings with us. You brightened my day! Thank you.
Thank you Katherine. Grandchildren are very special. Have a blessed week! 🙂
Good morning, Melissa. Such a sweet story! Eden and Rowan are growing up too fast. 😊
Thank you Gail. I agree with you. Eden and Rowan are growing up too fast. haha! Have a blessed week! 🙂
That must have been wonderful to witness, Melissa. Maybe one day you will be able to share that story of her “one true love” at your granddaughter’s wedding!
Thank you Lynn. That would be wonderful to share at her wedding. Have a blessed week! 🙂
Melissa, I love the innocence of sweet young children. You all are so blessed to enjoy having family close by.
Thank you June. Alan and I are truly blessed. Have a blessed week! 🙂
Oh Melissa, what a sweet story. When my son was little he’d say he was going to marry me or his sister. We do learn a lot of wisdom from young children. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Karen. Children give us the best moments. Have a blessed week! 🙂
A little girl first falls in love with her father. Then with her Heavenly Father. Later with her husband-to- be. It’s so sweet to see the love that God has placed inside these precious littles. Eden is so precious! And I love Rowan’s protective love for his sister.
I love your words Karen. Yes, I can already see Eden’s love for her Heavenly Father. Rowan and Eden are precious blessings from God. Have a blessed day! 🙂
Melissa, this is such a precious story! God bless sweet Eden, and your whole family!
Thank you Melissa. Have a blessed weekend! 🙂
Oh, my goodness, what a precious moment that was!! I remember those days with my own kids. And it reminds me of the pure love we all have with our heavenly Father! Thanks for sharing, Melissa!
Yes, a precious moment. Our Heavenly Father loves us more than we can understand. Have a blessed week! 🙂
What a cute message. Those are such precious memories. Thanks Melissa
Yes, precious memories. I’m thankful God gives us these precious times to draw closer to Him. Have a blessed week! 🙂
Love the story and your point!
Thank you Heather. Have a blessed week! 🙂
This is such a precious post, Melisaa! Thank you for sharing the sweet story!
Thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate your encouragement. Have a blessed day! 🙂