M.J.  in the busy two’s!

Look into those eyes … the eyes of our dear children.  What a gift God has given us!  Today I asked God to refresh my vision.  I asked Him to give me His love for my little girls.  Sometimes as mothers, we get so busy instructing, training, guiding, whatever a mother does … and we forget to see them, to look at them for who they are, eternal souls entrusted to our care.  Some days I find myself getting frustrated at slow responses to my commands.  Then God reminds me of how He loves me when I learn so slowly.  I’ve never yet heard Him speak to me in an exasperated tone.  God, help me to ALWAYS speak to my children like you speak to me, in a still, small voice. 

Today, I realized how little I know how to be a mom.  But I’m so glad that God knows it all, and that He is my Father.  I am comforted to realize that He will give me the wisdom that I do not have.  I just don’t have it.  I am so glad to be His.  I am so glad, too, that these little girls have a Daddy who values spending time with them.  You see, those shiny eyes you see in those pictures were captured after special time with Dad today.  It’s Monday, our favorite week day since Daddy doesn’t have to sell furniture.  He often takes the girls somewhere, a double effort.  One is to spend quality time with his girls, and the other to give Mama a break in the routine … hmmm, maybe there’s three reasons.  The girls get a little break from Mama, too?   Whatever, we all love it, and we are all happy to get back together in the evening.  Thank-you, God, for family!             

                                                       

                                                                  Jaime … a delightful 4 years old.