Today is Dad's birthday!! He is 82. What a wonderful man. When I think of Dad, I think of tender sweetness. He loves me so much and his love is full of tenderness. He has always wanted the very best for me. He always lets me know he is proud of me and that means so much. He is a hard worker.
In recent months I have been able to spend more time with him. Even though it has been because of health issues, I love when he comes and just being with him. It has made me appreciate him more and more. What a gift God gave me in allowing me time with Dad. Happy Birthday Dad. I Love You
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
LOVE
I just love how my kids love each other. A friend once commented on how my kids hugged each other before going to bed when they stayed with her. It was unprompted and surprised her because her kids do not do that. I guess I just take it for granted because we always say prayers and then hug each other before heading off to our beds.
This fall has been very busy and with Emily having moved downstairs and being gone alot after school and evenings, the kids don't always have that connection time after school that they used to have. The other day Emily was home after school unexpectedly and she and Rebekah were immediately in each others arms, hugging and talking like they had not seen each other in ages. Then Emily went to Luke and the same hugging and connecting. I loved just sitting back and watching the interaction. I love that they love each other and miss each other so much. I don't have to force any affection between them. It is something I think Christ has produced in them. I know it is a gift because not all siblings have that. As a mother I cherish it so much. I hope they will work on making it last a lifetime. There will be challenges to it I am sure, but I will encourage it of course and we talk about how friends may come and go but our siblings are forever, so we need to treat each other right and love each other deeply. What a blessing my kids are.
This fall has been very busy and with Emily having moved downstairs and being gone alot after school and evenings, the kids don't always have that connection time after school that they used to have. The other day Emily was home after school unexpectedly and she and Rebekah were immediately in each others arms, hugging and talking like they had not seen each other in ages. Then Emily went to Luke and the same hugging and connecting. I loved just sitting back and watching the interaction. I love that they love each other and miss each other so much. I don't have to force any affection between them. It is something I think Christ has produced in them. I know it is a gift because not all siblings have that. As a mother I cherish it so much. I hope they will work on making it last a lifetime. There will be challenges to it I am sure, but I will encourage it of course and we talk about how friends may come and go but our siblings are forever, so we need to treat each other right and love each other deeply. What a blessing my kids are.
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