If you've ever had small children, you remember when this question came up. Traditionally its usually asked in public. My daughter presented this question in a check-out line in Longs when she was five years old. Everyone snickered and waited for my answer. I wanted to say Cincinnati to get a laugh but decided to play it straight and answered “from its mommie's belly”, then quickly added the question, “Do you want gum or candy?” to divert her attention.
The question is more philosophical to me now. I know where the physical and genetically inbred body of my new granddaughter came from and how.
But looking into the wisdom of her deep brown eyes, I wonder at the spirit learning to live there. Where did that knowingness come from? What could she tell me if she had the words to speak? What is she trying to convey to me that I'm even intuitively unable to comprehend?
These are no real answers, only the wonder of her small, perfect hands and feet, the miracle of her sweet breath, the softness of the top of her ears and her skin.
I can only glory in the innocent presence of Bella Spencer in my life and be grateful for the chance to see her grow.
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