Davin

Have you ever noticed that when you see the world through the eyes of a child that everything seems a little brighter?

The last few days I have had experiences like this as a special boy named Davin has shown up on my front doorstep.

Yesterday he and I were talking like we were old friends.  We have a common friend in a guy named Benji. Benji isn't here on earth anymore but his memory still lives on.

Davin and I have never spoken of him before yesterday. Davin told me what he remembered about the day Benji died. He told me that he had been playing with his toy police cars.  His mom was in the other room and she started hearing sirens.  At first she thought she was hearing Davin playing.  The noises were so loud that she realized the sirens were very real and very close.  She looked out the window and she saw police cars and ambulances.

Benji owned a dog named Autumn.  Autumn was frightened and agitated.  Davin's mom Sara ran over and took Autumn into her care. She took him into her home to belong to her family.

Even though Benji didn't make it that day, part of who he is lives on in his dog Autumn.  Whenever I have been to see Sara; I am also greeted by Autumn. I cannot see Autumn without remembering my friend Benji. 

The other day I was out for a walk and I saw Autumn running around in the backyard of her new home.  It made me smile.

Thank goodness the world has people like Sara and her family.  A dog named Autumn and a guy named Benji sure think so.  So do I.