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My Daughter's Heart

Today while we were celebrating Mother's Day at a restaurant, my daughter shared the following story with me.

"I was with Daddy on the plane coming back from Egypt when I saw something that really touched me. There was a blind man and his partner who were about to sit down. The blind man had a lovely smile on his face, and his partner was trying her best to fit his musical instrument in the overhead bin. Then she sad down and waited for him to take his seat. He forgot to bend his head to be able to get to his seat, and as a result, he banged it against the overhead bin. He held his ear for a minute and gave a sheepish grin and then proceeded to sit down."

My husband then took over the story to tell me that the sight had made Shereen cry. She continued, "Yes, I cried, Mama. He reminded me of the guy you like, that singer, Andrea Bocelli. I couldn't help it. He looked so helpless and lost." Her eyes started filling up again, and I sad amazed at this young woman with the sympathetic heart. 

To be able to empathize with others is so sweet. I'm surprised at people who inflict pain on others on purpose. How? How can a heart be so cruel? I've always been touched by the plight of the deaf, dumb, and blind. I wanted at one point to work with deaf people and tried to learn sign language. We need to feel...We need to see...We need to touch those who suffer, who feel less than adequate. 

I feel even more sorry for those who are blind in spirit. Blind to realities. Blind to truth.

I was touched by my daughter's reaction. She has a tender heart. I hope that the world doesn't steal that away from her. A heart that empathizes is a treasure.

Jade

Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2015

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Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/17/2015 9:28:00 AM I enjoyed rereading this touching piece. It warmed my heart. Login to Reply

David Meade Date: 3/18/2015 8:18:00 AM a wonderful and inspiring write . . . the world can be such a hurtful and spiteful place but love and compassion must continue to forge ahead. May she always see the love in others and may that love keep us all inspired. Thank-you for sharing, I love this . . . LO! Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/18/2015 8:17:00 AM She got her big heart from you Eileen. You must be so proud of her. This is a wonderfully touching piece. Login to Reply

Shane Cooper Date: 3/18/2015 3:09:00 AM My enchantress she is your daughter, how could she be anything else than caring with a gentle heart? You should not be surprised at her reaction. As i write this I am listening to Beethoven, his sixth symphony, and I try to imagine what it would have been like for a man of his genius to lose his hearing. I cannot do it. Again your magic has immersed me in your story, I can see the tears in your eyes as i know you would react exactly the same as your daughter. I am proud to call you my friend. xx Login to Reply

Tim Smith Date: 3/17/2015 2:42:00 PM She is your daughter so I am not surprised with the loving heart that she has. You should be one proud Mom. Happy Mother's Day...hugs Tim Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 3/17/2015 2:43:00 PM Thanks, Tim. Mother's Day in this part of the world is on March 21. We had an early celebration. :) Hugs

Emile Pinet Date: 3/17/2015 1:36:00 PM Your words of superb imagery and emotion gently take the reader to a private place in your heart and we feel awed. Your have a gift in telling a story that lets the reader feel a part of what is unfolding before them. Emile. #7 Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 3/17/2015 1:45:00 PM Thanks ever so much, my dear. Always a pleasure to have you visit. I love your words. You are very talented, Emile. Your latest was awesome!!

Jan Allison Date: 3/17/2015 12:01:00 PM what an wonderful thought provoking story Eileen and 2 stunning images Mr Bocelli and your beautiful daughter who takes after her mother in so many ways:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 3/17/2015 12:10:00 PM Thank you, sweetie. He's just yummy in so many ways. Vivo Per Lei...do you know it? Shereen is the light of my life. :) She is emotionally more mature than I am. I admit it. She is strong, vibrant and beautiful. My one pain? She simply adores her father. They have such a special bond. I sometimes feel out of the loop. They are similar in so many ways, but...she has my heart. HUGS...Thanks for the visit.