My mommy heart smiles...

Motherhood....so much that goes along with that topic. Honestly it is overwelming to me on many fronts. However the good part of that is that I am constantly reminded to give my children over to the Lord and remind myself that they are His. How can I love something that is so incredibly draining???

I was thinking about those sweet moments and little things said that bless my heart. They are a treasure and something I tuck aside that helps bring me encouragement during those other moments.

Yesterday my almost grown Andrew (17) shared with me about his fundraiser at school. They had raised $80,000 for a new playground and to update their computers. They had a walk to celebrate and mark the moment of giving thanks to the Lord. They had the senior school pair up with a young child. He was paired with a 5 year old little boy that wanted to talk to him and hold his hand the whole time. Andrew told me all the sweet and funny things the boys said and we had a nice laugh. Andrew asked him if he had a Gameboy and the boy said no but I have a Grandma and a Grandpa! That made us laugh. It encouraged my heart and made me smile to hear him share about his day.

Jacob (12) likes a few minutes of downtime to help him relax. I was letting him have that last night. The John and Kate show is one that in the past he likes to watch however when I turned on what I had recordred he said, "they don't deserve to have a show anymore." While it sounds pretty straight forward and not very gracious I agree with him. While Jon and Kate are sinners just like us saved by grace they need to get their home in order and focus on what matters. When my husband left and our home was in shambles it was a painful time filled with tremendous growth (PTL!) and a time of grieving for our family. We did watch the show and I have to say that it is very revealing to hear what they both say. It reveals their hearts and that is indeed what our words do.

One thing that I love hearing with Sam (8 months) is his first morning chatter. It often sounds like a boy wanting to be heard and remind us of his strength. If I don't get him soon enough it goes into a cry. But that first morning voice always makes me hope for the future that he uses it in life! That he speaks the truth and uses the gift placed in him. We see a bit of a feisty side to Sam and a side that says hear me roar! Praise God he has a huge sweet and mild side too!