A couple years ago my wife and I took Kit, 6 years old at the time, to our family doctor for a check-up. While there, she was attended by a young nurse. Kit asked the nurse how long would it take today—meaning how long would she be at the doctors office.
The nurse replied "This should only take about 30 minutes".
Kit at this time in her young life did not have a clear concept of time. She simply needed a point of reference which My wife provided,
She said; “Honey, you’ll be here about as long as Dora the Explorer lasts”
Kit immediately understood and relaxed.
The nurse, looking at Kit, said, “You are teaching me to talk to children”
Kit asked, “You don’t have children?”
“No, I would like to have children one day though”
“You could fly to China and adopt” said Kit
“Hmm, Yes, I guess adoption is an option” replied the nurse
Without blinking an eye Kit excitedly replied
“Or, you could pray and wait nine months!”
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