I'm not sure about all of you, but I believe riding a carousel is one
of life's simple pleasures. Why is that? Going around in the same slow
circle to the cheesy canned music, riding some mythical creature is
generally not something that would pique my interest at all. But for
some reason, the carousel is different.
I can't
remember the first time I rode a carousel, or even doing it many times
as a child. But, I have made up for it the past 6 years of my life.
Elise has always loved riding the carousel. It turns out, Abby does as
well. During Elise's "Make a Wish" trip in October of 2011, the girls
got to ride the carousel to their hearts content. On the grounds of Give
Kids the World Village, where all "Wish " kids stay, was an accessible
carousel open each day from 8am to 10pm (or something like that). Kids
could ride the carousel before breakfast, during breakfast, after
breakfast, before bed, etc., etc., etc. There was no cost and there was
nobody telling you that you only got one turn and would have to come
back later. Being open such long hours meant there was never a line. The
carousel was such a simple thing that brought smiles to thousands of
people. There truly is something magical about watching kids, or adults,
experience something that they are not always able to. Seeing the kids
in wheelchairs and those barely strong enough to even sit up straight
have huge smiles on their faces are reason enough to volunteer to work
in a place like that.
As I watched my kids on the
carousel today, I realized it is not any different for them no matter
what part of the country we are in. They have ridden a carousel in
several states and never want to pass up the opportunity to ride when
they see one. Whether you are young, or young at heart, you should find
time to stop by your nearest carousel. You won''t regret it.
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