# @lovewhatmatters on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2023-11-28T21:00:22.000+00:00

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"I took Hudson to the park the other day.

Another little boy was there with his mom. He looked to be about 3-4 years old.

Hudson walked over close to where the little boy was and sat down to play in the wood chips while I stood off to the side watching.

Within a few minutes, the little boy noticed Hudson. And as soon as he did, he started to stare at him.

He stared at Hudson for quite a long time with this inquisitive look on his face, like he was trying to figure something out.

It was the kind of look that makes me start getting prepared for the 'Why does he look like that?' or the 'What’s wrong with him?' questions that so often come with a young child’s curiosity.

But instead what the little boy said took me completely by surprise.

After staring at Hudson for what seemed like forever, he opened his mouth and said very matter-of-factly, 'He’s so cute.'

And then just like that, he walked away to go play on the swings. I was speechless.

A few minutes later, his mom took his hand and they left the park.

Looking back, I wish I had said something to her before they left.

I wish I had told her how those innocent and sweet words from her son brought tears to my eyes.

I wish I had told her that she was raising an extraordinary boy who saw past Hudson’s differences and saw his beauty.

I wish I had told her that it was the first time a peer of Hudson’s had said that.

I wish I had told her that her son gave me hope after having the opposite experience earlier that week—one that left me feeling a little defeated.

There was no coaching from anyone. No one whispered in this little boy’s ear what to say.

He just said it as if he believed it was true.

And I know that might seem like such a small thing, but to me on that day, it meant everything.

So thank you to those who are raising their kids or grandkids to be kind and accepting.

Because sometimes it’s the smallest acts of kindness that can make the biggest difference."

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