Take time to listen coz u can touch hearts.

I was cleaning my car the other day when this kid named Francisco came up to me and asked for my brother if he could play outside with him for a lil while. I said yes since the weather wasn't sunny and scorching hot @ 10am anyway, and I'm outside also so I can keep a look out. It took a while for my brother to get out because I suppose he was still changing his home clothes, so I asked this young fella random things and stuffs while he waited and I continued cleaning the inside of my car. So I asked about his family. I asked what his mom does and where she is right now and stuffs like that. And then of course automatically you asked about the dad the next thing right? Boy was I surprised when he said his dad's in jail. I literally stopped at what I was doing for a couple of minutes and just stared at him surprisingly. I didn't know that this 8year old friendly kid who always has a cheerful smile on, and who always calls and waves at me when I drove by their side of street would have such a story. He said his mom said his dad was innocent and was just caught in some bad company that's why he's in jail. Of course, I just nodded. Then I realized his face became glum and was obviously sadden by what he said. He's face became a slightly flushed red so I said, "It's ok buddy, don't be embarrassed. Things happen for a reason. What matters the most is that you love him and you'll be there for him when he needs you." He nodded, and I looked away after that, I can't help but be misty-eyed for this poor lil guy. It must be hard for him, masking all this sadness and truth so that he won't be called a freak in school. My brother finally came out and they both rode their bikes around the neighborhood. I slammed by back against the passenger seat and just stared unconsciously at myself on the visor mirror. It was more like a blank stare, thinking about what I just learned from that lil time spent with this young fella. I closed my eyes, and decided to make a shout out to our Lord to keep Francisco safe from harm and that He will continue to bless his family. Prayer is all I can give for that kid. He didn't do anything wrong so I just hope he won't put that grudge on his shoulders later on. Wow, its good to be a lil nosy sometimes..coz you actually learn and reflect on something *faint smile*