She needed to see the nurse at school today. A little salt in a cup of water and her loose and hurting tooth was all better, for now.
We went the long way back to the playground, my little second grade friend and I. She talked; I listened. She needs new tennis shoes. Do I see the hole in the top of that one? She needs to go to the dentist. Do I forget to call the dentist when my son's tooth hurts?
Do I know where Florida is? She really wanted a whole chocolate muffin the other day but she had to share with her brother and sister. Her brother just got sort of new shoes. Do I have to share? Do we have a lot of people in our house? Her dad has an interview today. She misses Florida. Do I know that she just moved here 2 weeks ago? Her mom has so much on her mind that she forgets to call the dentist. Her mom has nothing to do. Do I cry alot? She loves her Nana and Papa. She shares a room with her family but there are 2 bathrooms. Her Nana cooks and said that she will always have food for Buddy, too. Do I know Buddy? Buddy is an old dog but he is young enough to move with her to Georgia. Do I have food to cook for a dog? Does my daddy have to go to interviews too? Does my daddy cry alot? Her daddy does and it makes her very sad. She's happy when she gets to play with Buddy. She'll be happy when she gets new shoes, even if they are sort of new shoes like her brothers. She likes her new school. She likes me. I didn't know that I was going to come help her teacher and get to take her to the nurse, did I?
No, my sweet friend, I didn't, but I am so happy to spend time with you today. I can't wait to see your new shoes and I'm so glad that you have Buddy with you. Your Nana and Papa sound wonderful! It's sad to move, isn't it? It's sad for your dad and mom and brother and sister, too. Please don't cry. Daddy will find a job and mommy will find things to do. I know it's hard to share a room but I am proud of you for sharing. Do you know how beautiful you are? Your heart is just as beautiful. I can see it all the way out here.
It was a short walk although we walked the long way back. It could have never been long enough for either one of us.
Her tooth hurt, but her heart hurt more.

Today, I am thankful for my new friend who has a beautiful heart. She reminded me of important things.
It was a really good God moment.