As a journalist, I am routinely given the opportunity to peek into everyday people’s lives and see what makes them tick, what they are concerned about or what issues they are currently dealing with.
Last Wednesday was a good opportunity for more of the same, as I traveled to Pierce City to tell the story of eight-year-old Wyatt Bowen for last Saturday’s edition of the News-Leader. Wyatt takes it upon himself to write local businesses that fly tattered American flags out front — and he has received good responses from most of them so far. The kid and his family were superb — he was very intelligent and he had a big heart, as the story reflects.
Fast forward to today. I checked my mailbox at work and noticed I had a letter.
It was from Wyatt, addressed to me.
It read as follows:
Needless to say, this letter will be kept for years. I can guarantee that.
I’ve written Wyatt back to tell him how I personally appreciate what he has done. I shared some other things as well, that I’ll have to tell you after he reads it first. :)
Hopefully we’re able to keep in touch. If I could catch a little more of Wyatt’s patriotic spirit, I wouldn’t feel so bad about the current problems looming over our country.
The book of Isaiah states that the lion will lay down with the lamb — and a little child shall lead them. Wyatt is making a good case to be that child and it was a privilege to get to know him.
Sybil says:
Ya gotta love this kid! How sweet and kind to write to you.
Jason says:
This kid is awesome.
Mireya says:
Kids are so cute. Seeing life from their eyes puts things into perspective.
Charlotte says:
What a sweet kid!
Jason B. says:
I know a lot of adults who can learn some patriotism from this kid. WAY TO GO BUD!
-Jas