The money spider story.
My son has taught me many lessons about believing over the years. Today I want to share one of the most memorable.
When my son was very young, I forget now exactly how old he was, probably about 5 or 6 I would guess, he had a tiny spider on his arm.
I told him it was fine, it was a money spider. Any spider that is really tiny is a money spider in my family. That’s just what we’ve always called them.
We gently placed the tiny spider in the garden and I forgot all about it. A few days later my son asked me when he would get his money.
Confused by his question, I asked “What money?”
“My money from the spider” he replied.
I immediately remembered our little money spider chat, smiled and replied “I’m sure it will be here soon.”
A few days later my son and I were walking back to our car in a deserted car park. At the side of our car, my son picked up a 20 Euro note (we lived in Spain at the time).
He held it up to me and asked what to do.
I smiled and replied “I guess that’s your money from the money spider.”
He smiled, got into the car, very happy with his money and totally accepting that, that’s how it works. No beliefs to block him!
I often think of this day and wish that I was able to have that same belief. I work on it and I’m getting there. As an adult, I’ve got far more blocks to shift.
It’s a reminder that as parents we need to allow our children to believe, even when we cannot.
Much love
Wendy xx
This is a wonderful story. I had many a stories and tales with my children. A child with a disability needs to see the world in a different light. Thank you for sharing. I will always remember that when I see money on the street. Otherwise I always have tips lying around the house all the time.
Wonderful story Wendy… I love it that our children remind us how life truly works… Barbara x
Great story Wendy – and I was taught to call them money spiders too.
Oh good, not just one of our weird family things then Helen. xx
So true Barbara. Thanks for commenting xx
Hi Sandy, I think all children see the world differently. I just wish us adults could stay out of the way and not give them anything to limit them. I keep trying. Sending positive vibes your way xx
What a wonderful story Wendy. 🙂
Thanks Patti, my son has taught me so much over the years, but this is my favourite. x