A Big Day
Dear Kiddos,
Today when I woke up I checked my phone. As always, I know. I read a blog about being all there in the moment and decided today I would delete Facebook from my phone. And I did. Right away. Then I committed to being really present during the day. No phone during meals, during school time, on walks. I decided I’d look you in the eyes when you spoke. Even if you were talking about the theme song to Sonic Underground. And I have.
I’m so glad I did this today. Because today all three of you approached me and asked me to help you ask Jesus to be in your hearts. Boys, you said you thought you had already done it, but weren’t sure you did it “right”. There is no “right” word to say, no specific prayer that suddenly changes your life. It’s a heart thing. God sees the workings of your heart. He knows your deepest desires. But I told you if you wanted to do it again with me, I’d be happy to be by your side. More than happy, really.
We sat in a circle as each of you did this huge thing, made this life-changing request. I cried. A lot. I probably could have handled it a little better emotionally if one of you had asked. All three of my babies at one time was a little rough for me, though.
Now this doesn’t mean your life will be easy or free from heartache. It doesn’t mean you’ll magically be able to make the right choices all the time or say the right things. You’ll still hurt people and people will still hurt you. But now you’ve asked God to be right there with you during those times. Loving you and helping you do better. Healing your heartbreaks. Leading you down a path He’s chosen for you and only you. I trust Him with your lives.
I love you forever and always.
Oh my word! I’m in tears just reading it. Congratulations to all of you. What a red-letter day in your family! And aren’t you glad you listened to that nudging? 🙂
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Just beautiful — in every sense of the word. Thank you for sharing such a special thing with us all.
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What an amazing thing to witness!
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That’s wonderful! What a beautiful day for you all!
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A REALLY big day – one that will count for ALL eternity!
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So amazing! A day you will never forget. How wise you were to listen to your heart telling you to put away the phone.
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This was SO good! I pray for the day that my babies do the same.
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What?! All three in the same day? I’d be in tears for sure, too. This is so awesome. So So So So amazing awesome. What a happy day. 🙂
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Celebrating with you!
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Praise God! This news makes this Mema very happy:)
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Oh my goodness. Tears! Tears! Tears! All three of them! Your obedience may have had a little something to do with it and made it even sweeter. You are truly blessed and so are they!
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This is so awesome!!
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What a very special day for you and your family!!! God bless you all…
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Praying a blessing over your children’s lives and over you as you mother them!
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Beautiful day indeed! 🙂 God bless your family!
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How touching.
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This is so totally amazing! Praise God for his Holy Spirit working in their hearts! And I comment you for listening to his gentle nudge to set everything else aside and be there for your children for this very special and important day. Great job, Mom. This is such a good reminder for me to focus on what is important. I’m afraid too many times I’ve not listened to that nudge and continued to stay distracted.
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