Dear Humans,

My six year old just lost her first tooth. It had been wiggly and bothering her for more than a week. She had trouble eating, her mouth was bleeding, and she was always playing with it. She said to me, “Daddy, I just wish it were out.” “It will be soon,” I said. “Just wait.”

If you know six year olds, you know they need to learn patience. And I think the week-long wiggly tooth was a lesson in patience for her.

Life just seems to know the lessons we need, and it’s ready to teach them to us, if we’re willing to learn.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck