Yesterday I had my head wrapped up in decisions about each of my kids next steps. I second guessed myself and wondered exactly what I should be doing to shape the future for our family.
Today, I woke up to the fast pace of a prescheduled day. We were due to meet up with a group from church at Walmart to let the kids spend money from the children's offering to buy new shoes and books for charity. Then, Mcdonald's for a quick breakfast, followed by decorating the sanctuary at church for Palm Sunday, then a host of items including: library, releasing our pet tadpole who had become a frog, taking a hike, and cleaning around the house.
As the day unfolded there were so many micro moments that filled my heart.
Kids choosing items to give to other kids who don't have money.
A discussion on why eggs are a symbol of Easter.
Taking turns holding our pet frog and observing it before letting it go to its "true home in the wild."
Taking a hike and stopping next to a steam to play in the water for hours.
Playing a board game as a family with no meltdowns or tears even though everyone was up past bedtime.
Choosing reading over a movie
And all the kids camping ot in the living room for a "sleepover" while I read the next chapter of their book.
Each tender memory felt like a hug from God. A knowing of my heart and a response to my worries.
"They are each wonders.
I gave them to you
to watch and learn from,
to love and to care for.
You are doing great.
They are just as I made them to be.
I gave them to you
to watch and learn from,
to love and to care for.
You are doing great.
They are just as I made them to be.
They are indeed each wonders.
And my heart felt light watching them today.
Sometimes God finds me exactly where I am and speaks so gently to me.
I wish it always came as a gentle whisper, exactly when I need it.
But God is a mystery.
Today I'm grateful for the small whisper to my soul.
It is well.
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