"Mama, put your arm around me again..." 

...a quiet voice came from a little boy during storytime, as i moved to turn a page.  a simple request, but it meant a thousand words to me, and coming from someone who never asks, but certainly needs...

my dear Ky, you're such a strong, well-rounded little boy. and it's probably because of yr physical strength that i have failed to recognise your ongoing need for such gentle touch. i can understand how warm and reassuring it must be for u, especially after so long being on your own, and having me constantly encourage u to fend for yourself.  

pls forgive me.  i have not given u the care i should have.

i'm so aloof and distracted at times, wanting to get abc done, and forgetting there's a little soul in there, waiting and wanting to be nurtured.   it seems too often that such moments just pass me by...   yr still a child like i once was, yearning for a soft gentle hand in a quiet moment. it's a learning journey for me. pls help mama remember. and i'll kp trying