A little faith and some determination go a long way. Two years after doctors urged the mother of toddler Kayden Kinckle to terminate her pregnancy, her faith combined with the 2 year old’s will and determination allowed him to take his first steps.
The video of Kinckle walking for the first time has gone viral, inspiring young and old across the world. Kinckle was born with a birth defect called omphalocele, a condition in which an infant’s organs remains outside of his/her body. He also had a band wrapped around his legs and feet while in the womb, which led to some deformity. After two abdominal surgeries in January, Kinckle’s right foot and leg were amputated.
Today, Kinckle is a determined toddler learning to walk. In this video you can hear him repeating, “I got it,” as he attempts to take his first steps using a walker with little to no assistance.
Seeing Kinckle’s triumph and his ability to push past his setbacks reminds us older folks there’s a lot to learn from the younger generation. Here are several other children who embody grace and wisdom in a variety of circumstances.
Colorblind from birth: This heartwarming moment was captured when 4-year-old Tyler walked into his pre-kindergarten class for the first time in several days, after being out sick with a stomach bug. His dad Shawn Harris captured the sheer delight and pure excitement of his son’s classmates upon his return.
“This video proves that racism is taught,” Harris, a comedian, posted on his Facebook page of the little boys and girls of all different races hugging and embracing one another. “These little clips may change the way we think about each other as adults.”
Raindrops on my head: Most of us find rain to be an annoying hindrance that wrecks hair, ruins that $20 car wash, and let’s not forget how it dampens spirits and make you want to sleep the day away. Toddler Kayden had a much different perspective as she experienced rain for the first time.
Sounds of life: A 1-year-old girl born deaf hears her parents for the first time, thanks to a cochlear implant.
Chivalry starts early: The first day of school or even a new job can be intimidating and nerve-wracking, but having someone to comfort you goes a long way. This video shows a young boy comforting a little girl that is upset on her first day of school, he tells her “I’ll protect you.”
Pay it forward: Eight-year-old Myles found $20 in the parking lot of Cracker Barrel. While most would pocket the money and go buy something with it, this kid did something different. He gave the money to a soldier along with a letter that said, “Thank you for your service.” A good deed goes a long way. It may not help you pay for a movie date, but it will give you the warm fuzzy feeling that you made someone else’s day.