“Every man is the builder of a temple called his body.” Henry David Thoreau

I had cabin fever. The silent sky’s never failing splendor called to me. I bundled up and bounded out the door. The weather was cold but beautiful. The violent winds had died down. The sun shone on the driveway and street and sidewalk melting the snow and ice. It was safe to walk on the dry ground!

It was wonderful being out-of-doors. For the month snow ruled, banks of it. I am sure there will be more.

As I walked into the morning the sun made my eyes blur and my mind roamed. The challenge and delight of having five great grandsons went through my mind. The wonder of five little fellows. The wonder of those five little souls! Let me introduce you to them.

Their approximate ages are: Brody is 9, Bennie is in 6, Zacky is 3, Teddy is about 17 months and Alex is7 months. Each one is different unique, special and precious. I almost can’t believe it! Looking into their eyes, those little hands wrapped around you finger navigates their attachment.

In order to flower the body needs help. Children grow in their parents arms. It helps the child become a worthy individual in the world.

To quote Margaret Meade, “The highest measure of a civilization lies in how it cares for its children.”

Glancing into the early years of life nutrition becomes very important. The child’s small body operates by cell activity. Many researchers, most notably the eminent Dr. David Horrobin have warned that adequate EPA and DHA in the diet of infants is needed to prevent learning disabilities and defects in visual function.

A wise supplement for all babies-whether breast fed or bottle fed – is an egg yolk per day, beginning at four months. The white which contains difficult-to-digest proteins, should not be given before the age of one year.

Many cultures recognize that eggs are a brain food and encourage pregnant and nursing mothers to eat as many as possible.

According to the Cookbook “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon with Mary G. Enig. Ph.D. in China, nursing mothers who can afford it eat up to ten eggs per day! I find this most interesting.

Speaking of caring for our children and families, Caring Unlimited is an organization that works with the community to end domestic violence for women, children, and men in York County.

Volunteers are needed at Caring Unlimited! If you are interested in being a Volunteer Advocate, applications are currently being accepted.

Starting Tuesday, March 6, 2018 a 44-hour training will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for six weeks at Caring Unlimited Resource Center in Sanford. Volunteers make a difference!

To learn more or to apply to join Caring Unlimited as a volunteer, visit www.caring-unlimted.org or call Betsy at 490-3227 ext. 102.