Marty came in and said, "Mom, you know what I really need?" I didn't know. Had I been pressed to guess, I might've thought maybe he wanted the new Nickelback CD, or maybe a hamburger, or to win the lottery. Though his question had been more hypothetical, mine was real:
"What?"
"A map of the New Mexico Territory when Arizona was a part of it."
I might never have guessed that one, so I'm glad he told me.
As I post this quote and photo, Marty is 28 now and still loves maps.
photo by Sandra Dodd
❤ Appreciate EVERYthing about this sharing of "What Marty Really Needed". Such a thoughtful example of the Many joy&wonder-filled gifts possible when we intentionally allow for adventures in learning. Thank you.
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