826CHI Volunteer Photo Book: My World Project - Part 2: FATHER AND DAUGHTER

FATHER AND DAUGHTER, Photo and Story by Raquel Miranda


“Daddy, Daddy, when is the water going to come out of the woman’s mouth?” asked the little girl as she pointed to the fountain.

“Hold on,” her father said. “Be patient.”

But the little girl kept tugging on his shirt trying to get his attention. “Why is it taking so long?” she cried.

Her father told her that the fountain would open its mouth when somebody pushes the button, not just when we want it to. And it’s always like that when you want something. You won’t just get it at the moment you ask for it.

The girl didn’t understand, so she started running around her father in circles, yelling, “Now! Now! Now!”

It was her father’s turn to lose his patience. His voice became harsh and his face grew darker. The little girl started crying. He bent down and grabbed her by the shoulders and said, “Stop crying now or we’re leaving.”

“I don’t want to leave! I want to stay! I want to see the fountain go off.” She stomped her feet and crossed her arms. “I want to get wet.” Just then, the fountain went off.