02/07/2024
A Moment of Grace: When My Son Broke My Eyeglasses
One afternoon, after a particularly exhausting day, I was sitting on the couch, hoping for just a moment of peace. My toddler, full of energy and curiosity, was playing nearby. In a split second, he climbed onto my lap, grabbed my eyeglasses, and before I could react, they were snapped in two.
My immediate reaction was frustration. Those glasses were expensive, and I needed them to see clearly.
A flood of emotions rushed in—anger, disappointment, and a sense of helplessness.
But then, I looked into my son’s eyes. He didn’t understand the magnitude of what he had done.
To him, it was just an innocent mistake, a moment of play gone wrong.
Taking a deep breath, I decided to approach the situation with grace. Instead of scolding him, I calmly explained why we need to be careful with certain things. I realized this was an opportunity to teach him a valuable lesson in responsibility and consequences without overshadowing it with anger.
In that moment, grace played a crucial role.
It allowed me to step back and see the bigger picture—my son’s innocence and the importance of patience.
By choosing grace, I was able to transform a challenging moment into a teaching experience, one that strengthened our bond and reminded me of the importance of compassion in parenting.
This incident taught me that grace isn’t just about forgiveness; it’s about understanding, patience, and the willingness to turn difficult moments into opportunities for growth and connection.
