Sharon: Can you tell me about the other children, the 7 and 9 year olds?
Anima: No!
S: How about the 3 year old?
A: No! One moment. I cannot tell you – but he can. One moment.
Child (completely different voice): Cards, deck of cards... Cards, deck of cards.
S: Who are you?
C: Cards, deck of cards, pick a card.
S: Um, jack of diamonds.
C: Jack. Of diamonds. Shiny diamonds. Jack, Jack, Jack. I will be Jack. Jack of diamonds.
S: How old are you?
(The channel holds up three fingers.)
S: Three! All right!
J: Jack, Jack, Jack. Jack of diamonds, shiny diamonds. Jack.
S: Thank you.
(Anima returns)
A: Will that do?
S: Yes.
A: Yes, you just named him.
This was the first time one of my children spoke to me directly through Darryl. It was so brief and I was so stunned, I didn't know what to say except "Thank you!" It may not come across in black-and-white, but the kid was hilarious, a young magician learning the tricks of the trade. I've sometimes wondered how the conversation might have gone if I'd said five of clubs or nine of hearts. Maybe it was a telephathic hit because that's the name he wanted. Whatever, Jack he is!
excellent sharon you deserve it.
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