Leave that light on

As I found my way to the fridge at 1 am for Hanna's nightime feeding, I noticed that Brad leaves the stove light on.  It's the perfect amount of light--a soft glow that doesn't startle Hanna or me. I asked Brad about this light (I don't think I've ever turned it on...) and he responded that his mom always did that.  Even when he was older, she would leave the stove light on.  His Baba (grandma) did the same thing on the farm.

I wonder how many parents around the world have that special light they leave on: the hallway nighlight  to comfort their toddler, the porch light that stays on until the teenagers come in the door, or in our case, the stove light that helps us find our way to the fridge for the bi-nightly feedings?

There's something comforting about that light, probably just as much for the parents as for the children. Beyond lighting the dark, it guides us, like a lighthouse guides those at sea.

Leave that light on...

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[Debbie]

We leave our stove light on too...it's amazing how much light something so small can give. Both over the stove and in our arms. :)