Can a 16-month old have the gift of mercy?

Carissa, our 4 1/2 year oldbegan to demonstrate a sensitive spirit at a very young age, but to be honest, looking back it's hard to remember when we first saw signs of it.

Tanya just told me this story about Sarah, one of the twins:

On Thursday, Jenna (our almost 3 year old who is battling allergies and general grumpiness) was having another rough day. She came from outside into the kitchen where Tanya and her mom were talking and something (stubbed toe? no snack? time of day?) sent her into a full-fledged crying/whining bout.

After a couple of minutes spent trying to comfort/quiet her, Tanya looked up to see Sarah waddling in from the living room (she's only been walking about a month) carrying Jenna's special bunny pillow (her nightly comfort piece). Sarah walked right up to Jenna and held out the bunny, hoping to make everything alright. Jenna refused to be comforted, so Sarah laid the bunny down right in front of Jenna and curled up on it herself.