The concept of HELP is being illustrated in Tatum’s life. She has continuously learned this term from her books, namely her The Little Engine that Could book. When we read this I stress that the red engine sadly STOPPED and needed HELP. Three choo-choos came by and would not HELP. Then, hooray! The blue choo-choo HELPED because it was so “nice.”
The idea of helping another was shown to her the other day at the park. We were in the middle of playing on the slide, tunnel, and climber, and POOF! This lovely girl named Olivia popped into our moment and offered to help Tatum up the climber. Tot hesitated, and after encouragement from me stressing Olivia wants to HELP you, she agreed.
Olivia even offered to have T slide down on her lap! They both had such fun playing together. 
Olivia had to flee from our lives too quickly. Her grandmother stood nearby, and I had to approach her telling her how wonderful her daughter was to Tatum. It was a win-win. Olivia felt needed, and Tatum felt loved. And, it was not me!! She allowed to be helped and felt like that little red engine.
We spoke about Olivia all night about how nice she was to HELP. Feeling grateful, Tatum relished this feeling. I wanted her to camp on this feeling because being grateful for others helping uses a great lesson in how Jesus loves us. Olivia had no agenda; she just truly wanted to HELP. Soon, Tatum can model this HELP for others and pay it forward allowing others to be grateful.
Hands HELP and those hands then can HELP other Hands. A chain of love; giving, taking, giving, taking.