teaching moment

hubby & i were excited recently when he got a notebook pc as a bday gift. our son shared in our excitement. he tried to hug the laptop and said "i'm so happy we have a laptop". i told him "even if we don't have a laptop we can still be happy, baby". he retorted, "yes mom because i still have many things. i have the other computer, my toys" and he continued to mumble other things. i felt that was an opportune time to teach him something so i quickly added: "even if we dont have those things Gab we still can be happy. see, you have the sun, the mountains, the birds. they make you happy, right? you have mommy & daddy" and he nodded in agreement. "and most of all Jesus is in you. he is in your heart". i didnt care at that time if he got something and understood what i was saying. i sensed i just needed to say that to him. and i was surprised with his answer. "yes mom, when i die Jesus will be in my heart". i didnt say any word anymore. we both fell silent while i hugged him. i know somehow, something hit him even in his tender age.