This Might Be a Time to Be… Wishing Upon the Stars
This is a time like no other in our lifetime. I imagine that many children are asking questions about illness, death and dying. Tragically there are going to be children who are going to be losing senior people in their lives as the COVID-19 virus takes hold of our communities. I am sharing this story in hopes that it might offer an explanation of death and dying for children.
This story also focuses on a father and daughter relationship. It highlights the tender counsel that dad’s share in trying to make sense of difficult situations. It also feature that it is okay for a father to express emotion.
My father and I used to have many chats while vacationing and while working together. After his retirement he joined me on the crusade of bring Joie de Vivre into business. He was Sparkle and I Dazzle. I would be dressed in full fairy godmother costuming while he would ware his tux and perform magic tricks and be my more serious muse through presentations. We spent hours chatting about leadership styles, business culture and workplace values. You can take a look at The Executive Gardener, which holds seven of my father’s true business stories. I like to say this was my father’s apology to my mom for being a workaholic. Later under the guidance of Jonathan Bennett, this business parable evolved into The Corporate Family (the rewrite and distant cousin to the former piece). Thank you Jonathan I am very grateful for your patient coaching as I evolved as a writer. You can find these pieces on the website.
I’m so thrilled my father illustrated this story and I have his originals to share. He turned to art as his therapy and support as he battled kidney cancer. This story he chose to paint with the same colour pallets of blues, white, grays and black. He wasn’t as strong as he’d like with figure drawing, but as you can see that wasn’t going to stop him from making the effort. As he would say, “Just give it a try! What do you have too lose!” ….THANKS DAD!
Please note that if you do download the printable copy of Wishing Upon the Stars, since reading this story I have noted a few places that need tightening and edits. My apologies. I sometimes get so consumed with the big picture and finishing a project, my eyes skip over and don’t see or compensate for these mistakes. Oh well at least it’s done lol.
Enjoy with love, mc
Dazzle’s Challenge:
- Speak to a senior via phone and ask them to describe one of their most exciting and or challenging memories. Consider documenting the story, or use it as the basis of a new story you create.
Quick Take Away Links
- How to Explain Death to Children
- The Do’s and Dont’s – Talking to Children About Death
- How to be a Parent – Talk to Kids About Death
Activities to support grieving
This Might Be a Time to Be… Wishing Upon the Stars
This is a time like no other in our lifetime. I imagine that many children are asking questions about illness, death and dying. Tragically there are going to be children who are going to be losing senior people in their lives as the COVID-19 virus takes hold of our communities. I am sharing this story in hopes that it might offer an explanation of death and dying for children.
This story also focuses on a father and daughter relationship. It highlights the tender counsel that dad’s share in trying to make sense of difficult situations. It also feature that it is okay for a father to express emotion.
My father and I used to have many chats while vacationing and while working together. After his retirement he joined me on the crusade of bring Joie de Vivre into business. He was Sparkle and I Dazzle. I would be dressed in full fairy godmother costuming while he would ware his tux and perform magic tricks and be my more serious muse through presentations. We spent hours chatting about leadership styles, business culture and workplace values. You can take a look at The Executive Gardener, which holds seven of my father’s true business stories. I like to say this was my father’s apology to my mom for being a workaholic. Later under the guidance of Jonathan Bennett, this business parable evolved into The Corporate Family (the rewrite and distant cousin to the former piece). Thank you Jonathan I am very grateful for your patient coaching as I evolved as a writer. You can find these pieces on the website.
I’m so thrilled my father illustrated this story and I have his originals to share. He turned to art as his therapy and support as he battled kidney cancer. This story he chose to paint with the same colour pallets of blues, white, grays and black. He wasn’t as strong as he’d like with figure drawing, but as you can see that wasn’t going to stop him from making the effort. As he would say, “Just give it a try! What do you have too lose!” ….THANKS DAD!
Please note that if you do download the printable copy of Wishing Upon the Stars, since reading this story I have noted a few places that need tightening and edits. My apologies. I sometimes get so consumed with the big picture and finishing a project, my eyes skip over and don’t see or compensate for these mistakes. Oh well at least it’s done lol.
Enjoy with love, mc
Dazzle’s Challenge:
- Speak to a senior via phone and ask them to describe one of their most exciting and or challenging memories. Consider documenting the story, or use it as the basis of a new story you create.
Quick Take Away Links
- How to Explain Death to Children
- The Do’s and Dont’s – Talking to Children About Death
- How to be a Parent – Talk to Kids About Death
Activities to support grieving
