Sabrina has had a really heartbreaking morning. Last night she found an injured animal. She made a warm, safe place in her room for it. This morning she has been very concerned about finding the animal something to eat and a better place to live. She just came to me near tears to admit that the poor thing had died. I tried to comfort her with the news that boxelder beetles don't live very long anyway. On the one hand it was kinda funny, especially since we have been doing our best to rid the house of those very critters this fall since there have been more than usual. But mostly it makes me want to grieve a little with my daughter over her loss . And again I'm touched and amazed by the love this girl has for all living things, and her particular compassion for the sick or injured. What a tender, loving heart she has! Even for a stink bug with a broken leg. via Facebook
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