Finding the fun #1

Finding the fun #1

by, Diana B. Thompson

At a summertime gathering, the hostess displayed an array of amazing foods she’d been preparing throughout the day. Friends gathered around to fill their plates with fresh roasted vegetables, herb chicken, gazpacho and pizza made from scratch… even the cheese.   The glass-top table was hardly visible, covered with a collection of grandma’s fine china.

The hostess was the last to the buffet.  As she prepared to fill her plate, the unthinkable happened.  The glass table suddenly broke.  Food and china crashed to the tiled floor.   There was complete silence as everyone stared in disbelief.  Shattered porcelain was sprayed with gourmet food.

Finally, someone said, “Let’s get this up.”  And a five-year old CinderSilly fan chimed in, with, “and let’s make it fun.”   Everyone turned to look at her. “Chores can be fun, you know.” Her enthusiastic remark caused a cascade of laughter.  Everyone suddenly jumped in to help with the clean up.  Jokes followed about piecing dishes together, and sharing tasty treats with the hostess who made them.  This little girl challenged the group of friends to find the fun in a difficult situation, and they did. A little girl single handedly redirected the emotions of a dozen adults.  That’s what CinderSilly can do.






Photo Credit: http://www.readingrosie.com/2010_04_01_archive.html (walkway at the Jubilee Gallery in Tennessee)