Dear Kids,
We watched a 'National-Geographic-Earth-Ocean-Animal' type movie this morning. James Earl Jones narrated it - which in my book means it was pretty cool. It went from the tropical rain forest in South America, to the deserts of Africa, to icebergs in the Atlantic, to penguins in Antarctica.
During one particular scene I found myself getting a little emotional. It was at night in the dry African desert. There was a herd of elephants who were making their way across their long journey to find water. During this particular night there was a pride of lions who were just waiting for their time to attack and kill their young.
Then James narrated with his ever so amazing voice, "During the moments of grave danger to their babies, elephants instinctively form a protective circle with their babies inside, being willing to take any blow from the lions in order to keep their precious ones safe. They will hold the circle and, using their mighty elephant strength, will stamp on, kick, push, and hit the lions while they attack. They do anything necessary to keep the circle intact."
How symbolic is that?
Elephants are us, your parents, family, friends and mentors. We really will keep a protective circle around you. We will do anything to protect you from the lions of this world getting you. I am not afraid to use all the strength I have to throw and beat any 'lion' that might try to come and harm you.
Yes, I may get bruised and scratched along the way. Your dad and your family who loves you will also receive those injuries... but they are injuries of love and protection, which only make you stronger and make me stronger.
The beauty of this is as you see us protecting you, in return, you will become those strong elephants who will create a protective circle around those who you love as well. You will learn to become brave, strong, wise and steady in fighting the lions of this world.
I love you,
Your Mom
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