Today I had a hard time getting anything accomplished at work. Not because I didnt have any work (because I have tons), but because my mom and aunt will be here in less then 24 hours. They are coming to visit for a week and its got my mind racing on things I need to do to prepare for them. I was rushing around ton picking up things I needed for the house (cleaning supplies, toilet paper, food, etc) and dont thinking much about what was around me. Life in town moves alot faster then the rest of island, partially because there are so many people. I hurried to the bus and got on, being only the third person seated. I knew it was going to take some time to fill the bus (15 people) because it was an odd time of the day. I sat by the window people watching (which I love, thanks psychology degree!) and was noticing how people were just strolling along with not many worries. I love that about this culture, people seem to have the mentality of 'whatever goes'.
Then all of a sudden I found myself observing a mother and her child. The mom had one of those baby holder things strapped on herself with the most adorable little boy the flopping around sound asleep. In her left hand was the little hand of her about 2 year old daughter bouncing along eating a sucker as it dripped on her clothes. In her right hand was three bags full of groceries, probably all for her children. She was obviously struggling to keep two children and groceries in order, but I saw such beauty in that moment. Mothers are so beautiful and powerful. In a society where women are so oppressed, I still never fail to see determined mothers caring for their children as no man is in sight.
In that moment....I saw peace.
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