I will keep this one short and sweet to give just a glimpse into Rowen's life of trains.
We took Rowen to a train show Sunday and I think it was as close to Heaven as it gets for him. Like a magnet, he got sucked into a particular model train set-up and followed it 'round and 'round in awe. He was in good company- dozens of other little boys as well as gray-haired men all with a twinkle in their eye knowing they were home sweet home.
It was a long time coming for Rowen, as he had it marked on his calendar in advance to count down the days. It was also a difficult road getting there, as Brenner tried taking him on his own the day before only to have Rowen throw up on the floor just as they entered the pearly gates. And then again in a bush outside. Poor Rowen. And poor, poor Brenner. I guess the second time was the charm, because Rowen was in much better spirits to see his beloved trains the next day.
Here is a song that reminds me of Rowen and his insatiable love for trains. It's a nod to the kid inside every one of us- boy, girl, gray-haired or not. I love how this captures Rowen's heart in a moment of childlike wonder. Maybe take a moment to relax and enjoy. It often takes a kid to bring us back, but we always know it's there. Thank goodness it never goes away. Rowen has taught me that.
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