I wasn't really surprised when I learned a parent has done that.
Today, Yohan and I were standing at the consultation window at a pharmacy. The pharmacy got robbed while we were there. When it was happening all I did was duck together with my daughter. I embraced her covering her whole body while trying to stay calm. The robbers jumped off the consultation window/counter where we're at to leave the pharmacy. I had to crawl and pushed my daughter farther so they won't step on our backs while they flee.
I had no idea whether they were armed or not. All I wanted to do was cover the entire body of my child. This realization is not new to me, because I already knew in my heart when dangerous situations occur I will protect my child like a crazy bear who just got out from hibernation. Also, I didn't want to think of the worst that could happen. I was holding "my whole world" right under me. There's no way I'm letting her go or get harmed.
When it was over my daughter asked me " why do people rob?", I don't like that kind of surprise. I really wasn't able to give her a concrete answer. Except for I told her I didn't like that kind of surprise either.
Contrary to what you're probably thinking, my life didn't flash before my eyes. I do know that life is short. So I'm going to enjoy life, love my family even more, go to my oath taking next week. Yes, I'm finally becoming a full pledged U.S. citizen, I just passed my interview and test this morning. And we're going to buy that home my husband and I have been dreaming about. By the way, thanks mom, thanks nay and tay.
On a lighter note, Yohan didn't want to be with me at the pharmacy. She said "I told you I didn't want to be there. See I can predict the future?" I wish it's that easy. Predicting the future.
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