What is the best way to set this up?

[EricCKS]

Three years ago my family and I lived in another town and a fella was in a terrible auto accident and injured. My then 3 year old boy now 6 began praying for Todd and has every night since. My thought is, I would like my boy to meet the guy he has been praying for all this time. I think there is much to learn from an experience like that.

I figure I will call the guy ask him if we can stop by for a short visit and have my boy bring him a card. Seems kind of weird though as I did not know the guy that well and I am sure he does not remember me but I think it is important to follow through here.

What do you think?

Thanks
Eric

 

[vluvski]

I’d say start with a special card. You can add your own note, explaining the situation. Then send the card, and see if Todd writes back.

If this is someone you knew but lost touch with, it might be appropriate to call. Just an acquaintance, I am not sure. I’d be pretty hesitant to request a visit not knowing if this guy has put the accident behind him or what.

 

[Della]

Can you give him a phone call to explain what you little boy wants to do and if he’d be all right with that?

And if he isn’t open to receiving any cards or visits from your boy, it will give you the chance to explain to your child that people often need to move on with their lives and so don’t want to be reminded of terrible events more than necessary.

Every situation in life can be a learning experience, can’t it? We have to decide how we are going to see it. It seems your son has seen this as an opportunity to do good for another person. That’s very insightful of him–bless him. I think you should praise him for “getting it” and let him know that there are many people who need our prayers so even if this man has moved on, your son’s prayers have not gone to waste.