I'm slowly coming around. Yesterday morning was a beautiful picture of what I've been missing while in my self absorbed state. After doing our morning devotion (praising Jesus for the God Time cards the kids get from church!), Kate was sharing about a little girl from church. It was a long story of how Kate really wanted to get to know her, but was too shy to talk. Then finally one Sunday they talked. As talk of school began, they realized they were going to the same school and hoped to be in the same class. Then first day of school...they WERE in the same class and now we are best friends Mommy. (of course everyone is her best friend except for the boys) Anyway, across the room Blake says "That's a God thing. That's how He rolls!" SMILE!
Same morning after dropping Blake off, Kate and I are listening to the radio. Her favorite song these days is God's not Dead by Newsboys. (Thank you Papaw for the cd!) Mind you this song is not playing as we go down the road. She says to me: "Mommy, you know what the people who sing God's not dead, He's surely alive are missing?" Surprised I said No. With a huge smile one her face she says "ME" pointing to herself then BELTING out the chorus! SMILE!
So today, I'm praising my Jesus for kids who love Him and bring me to Him when I find myself to busy in my pity party to come to Him or even see Him! Thank for the smiles through two of the best gifts you've given me! Please don't let me allow these days to pass without relishing them. It may not be where or how I envisioned, but it is your perfect will for us right now.
Daughter-in-Law, you made me cry, especially after what happened up in Connecticut this morning. We love you girl and look forward so much to seeing you in a little more than a week. Do give our hugs and kisses to Little Lion and Little Pumpkin, as well as Daddy Lion and give him a big kiss since he was such a wise young man to marry you 15 years ago. All our Love, Grandpa & Grandma
ReplyDeleteAWWWW precious friend. FIRST OF ALL, love all the pics...but MOSTLY, thanks for sharing your heart. So thankful that God used your PRECIOUS ONES to brighten your day but also to let you look to Him. MISS YOU SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteAmen, friend. I am right there with you....as all of our worldly possessions sit in storage, we are homeless, our family is separated with no end in sight...yet there are so many blessings happening around me moment by moment. Thank you for the reality check...
ReplyDeleteI am very proud of the young lady you have grown into. Your faith and commitment to serving God shows through the words you have shared above and in the lives of my grand kids! Know that God has you right where HE wants you for now. I thank God for the Godly husband HE blessed you with as well, what a beautiful family! I Love you!
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