Picture this: Mom folding clothes quickly yet carefully. Those clothes will be packed for a trip to see Grandma to celebrate her 70th Birthday. Each child has a list of chores to keep them occupied and productive. Youngest comes downstairs and rests his chin on his hands as he stares. Staring at the Mom who is quietly wondering if it's possible to complete the tasks remaining.
Imagine hearing this: "Mom," "Yes, son?". "I like watching you work." Mom says, "You do?" "Why?" "Because it seems like you're working hard to be a Momma, and to be kind." Now, take that and magnify it 1000 times and you would have a glimpse into the heart of a Mother who needed to hear that. Think hard work, think toil, think a little bit of stress, and then think oil. The heart of a child became the balm of Heaven to this Momma as her son said, in so many words, "Thank You. Your work makes me feel secure." I'd like an instant replay!
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10 comments:
Oh, that is so sweet! Isn't it just great that God sends you little things like that when you need them the most? I hope you guys have a great trip! When do you leave?
Oh too precious. He see's your love daily and the work of your hands :o) So does our Heavenly Father!!!! Enjoy your trip.
Susan
We leave today, in just a couple of hours actually. Plan was to go tomorrow but stand-by dictates we leave today. Yikes. Peace be still!
Blessings ya'll. Have an awesome weekend wherever you are! : )
What a sweet thing to say! Hope you have a great time!
That Daniel sure knows the right thing to say and when to say it.
True, Mary Lee.
How precious is that?!
Have a great trip.
Brenda
Sweet Daniel. Love that boy.
As parents, we find ourselves on display 24/7. How precious to know that the examples your tender ones see are bearing fruit and forming a foundation for the future!
You said it Nancy. Always praying that we're something worth emulating. God makes that possible!
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