Saturday, 19 February 2011

• my little valentines

  Time flies.  Too fast.  I thought my life would be alittle less busy as the kids got older, but I'm busier than ever.  It's hard to stop running around.  I will say though, I'm humbled by my kids.  They teach me about life.  To not sweat the small stuff....and take hold of the important things dear to your heart.

  Joel had to make a Valentine's card at school recently.  He chose to write one to his dad to tell him thank you for how much he played w/him.  He told me he wanted to read it to his dad at the cemetery.  So I granted this sweet little soul his wish.  It tore me up inside, but it made him so happy just to be near his dad. 

  

  Several months ago, my kids discovered a love for taekwondo.  I spend many afternoons a week there, but well worth every minute.  I can see my boys growing up through it as they learn perseverance, discipline, and to overcome their fears.  I am so grateful to their masters at how much they're teaching them.

  

  Nathan loves to pretend that he's the master.  He teaches his younger brother and sister.....and sometimes his cousins.  He never does anything half heartedly.

  

  Tabitha has recently been processing now that her dad is no longer here.  I never knew how much she understood since she was only 20 months old when YM died.  Sometime ago we shared a moment of missing YM together.  She cried & wailed for over an hour.  But she is one strong girl.  I try not to cry in front of my kids much.  But it's hard to hide it sometimes.  She'll hug me & tell me not to cry as she wipes my tears.

  Before YM & I ever met, we both had decided that we wanted to name our first daughter Tabitha.  We loved that woman in the book of Acts.  When she died, the widows wept for her & showed Peter the clothing she made for them.  She was a true disciple of God.  She used the gift of sewing to serve the widows.  I find it very fitting now that her own mother is a widow & she gives me so much comfort.

  

  There isn't a single boring day in my life.

   

  Thank you God for giving me the comfort through these precious souls.  Nathan, Joel, & Tabitha.....I am so honored to be your mom.

   

   

  • 8:43 PM
  • 212 Views
  • 2 eProps
  • 1 Comment