South Grandmother

We find ourselves in the fullness of summer. Out in the field a group of children are sitting beneath the tree eating lunch and talking happily to a grandmotherly woman. She radiates warmth and love for each one of them.

As she enjoys a picnic with these little ones she encourages a child who is drawing a picture of a flower, hugs another one who has just come up to her with open arms, and then comforts another who has fallen and scraped his knee.

She understands that children must know they are loved and must learn to trust in their own abilities. Her sparkling laughter frees them from fear of taking risks as they learn from their experiences.

South Grandmother nurtures us as well. Through her gentle humor she helps us realize that our mistakes are never as important as we think.