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Do you ever sit back and think about how much you love your kids? I have to hear my kid's voices (in real life) at least once a week. I need to hear their "hi mom" to know they're ok and to satisfy that thing inside of me that can't imagine my life without my boys.
Thankfully there are other places I can tune in to hear their voices, if that's all I'm looking for. They both have plenty of videos, worship services and even podcasts that I can turn on, if I just need to hear them sing or speak.
But nothing takes the place of hearing their voice in person or over the phone, as they tell me about their week, their business, their kids and their dreams.
I heard a new mom talk about the reaction she has when her newborn starts to cry. She explained it so well, as the only one that knew what her baby needed. It reminded me of the bond between a mom and her child.
I no longer have to run to meet the needs of my boys. Thank God they have beautiful, capable wives for all that they need. They also have a savior that is beyond capable and available.
No...all I'm for these days is to remind them of how loved they are and offer any wisdom they might need, now and then. I'm here to pray and support their dreams and cook them a meal now and then. I'm here to offer a safe place for their kids to go, a loving home and lots of memories and hugs. I'm here to remind them of funny things they did or said, as they were growing up.
And in turn...they offer me such love and respect and support when I need it. They offer me joy when I see them reaching their potential and they offer me such happiness when I watch them care for their wives and children. And sometimes they offer me grace when I mess up.
My children are truly the greatest blessings of my life and the extension of that are my two daughters-in-love and my precious grandchildren - all 7 of them!
Children really are a blessing. I can't imagine life without them.
So, to Ted, Collin, Alex, Morgan, Emmy, Ella, Addie, Asa, Calem, Eden and Sunday...I hope you know how deep and wide my love for you runs.
Until Next Time...
Blessings!
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ReplyDelete"Children really are a blessing. I can't imagine life without them."
ReplyDeleteA thousand Amens to this.
And this:
"And sometimes they offer me grace when I mess up."
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What a beautiful reflection on the love between a mother and her children! It’s heartwarming to hear how you cherish those moments and the strong bonds you share with your family. Your gratitude and support truly shine through in your words.
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Beautiful post and I can feel the amount of love you have in your heart for family. I know that each one of them can feel the dedication you pour into being the best mom and grandmother. This shows the outpouring of Blessings you have coming through your families love. Love this!!
ReplyDeleteThe love just pours out of this post dear Debbie. And it sure speaks to my soul too. My kids are the main purpose I believe I was put on this earth. And now that they have grown - it's so true...the relationship is different, but still so very strong and bonded. I pray in thanksgiving EVERY SINGLE DAY for the gift of them in my life. And then I pray for wisdom to continue to parent them and guide them with all the love in my heart for them. You have such a beautiful family and I pray that I have a life similar one day - with grandkids in the picture too. Meeting up regularly to share a meal and love. Blessings fellow Momma. 🙏🏻💗
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