Compassion means that if someone falls.
Compassion means that if Mom is looking sad or tired…
“I’ m glad you’re my mom.”
I surprise her with a hug. Compassion means that if my brother can’t reach his tuskbrush….
I stop brushing and get it for him. Maybe I squeeze the tusk paste, too.
Compassion means if someone is too little or doesn’t fit in…
I keep him company or find a way to include him.
Forgiveness means that if my brother accidentally spills my cereal,
I say, “It’s OK. I spill sometimes, too.
“I guess even moms make mistakes.
Forgiveness means, if Mom is mad at me and I am mad at her, we don’t stay mad for long.
“I m sorry, Amias.
“That’s all right, Asa. Forgiveness means it.”
Forgiveness means when my brother is sorry for saying, “I hate you!”
I say “That’s all right. You didn’t mean it.”