The Red Thread

Back when we were telling the boys about Shoshi I went looking for a book or two that could help them deal with what was coming. Many of the books on the market dealt with kids having a baby sister or with adopted children getting another child the same way. Few dealt with bio kids, though some didn't say one way or the other.

So I did what I know how to do: I wrote something. Alex liked hearing it, Ben, not so much. But I read it to them a few times and the reaction was pretty good. I thought about getting it published by a children's book publisher, but few are accepting new transcripts. So I'm putting it here for people to read to their children.

The only thing I ask is that you not use it as if it were your own, and that you credit me if you plan to show someone else. Also, please don't make money on it. That would just be unfair.

The Red Thread
One day I found a red thread lying next to my heart. I tugged it… and it tugged back.

So I followed it.

Along the way I found a woman and asked her “where will this thread lead?”

She told me “The thread has many tangles and knots, it meets many other threads. But in the end you will find happiness and love.” 

So I went on.

I found happiness and love with a wonderful woman, and she became my wife. We followed the thread together. 

It led us over hills, through valleys, down roads and alleys.

It led us deep into our hearts and through our fears. 

The thread took us to the hospital, where we found happiness and love with our son. He gurgled and smiled, then joined us on our journey.

As we followed the thread we saw the world a little differently, this time as parents. We took many pictures on this part of our journey. 

We took the thread to a little house where we started stitching a home, but something kept tugging on the end, so we followed it further.

The red thread tangled with those of other families, each on their own path. 

We followed it through offices filled with paper where we found people cutting red tape.

We followed it onto a plane and over the ocean, all the way to China.

The thread took us to a room where we found the one tugging on the other end: a beautiful daughter who filled us all with happiness and love.

So together we gathered the thread, carried it across the world and finished making our home.

Comments

[Valerie]

What a beautiful piece for you and all your family to share!! As I begin this journey, I thank you and the many others who have gone before me for showing me the path and for sharing what you learned!!
Good luck and G-d bless!
Valerie in Ohio