My mom had torn a page out of a local magazine a while back, probably before Ella Grace was born. I don't recall if she gave it to me or if I found it, but it has "Psalm 127:3" written on it. I like to look up that verse pretty often. It says "Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him." That is so dear to my heart, as a parent, and being able to experience all the joys that can bring.
Last night I flew to a work event, and on the car ride from the airport to the event location with a student's mother she began talking about her son and how she wanted him to be a gentleman. She spoke of a time, not too long ago, that she sat him down and gave him some direction on how to treat a young lady - not to beep the car horn at her to come out, that he needed to go to the door to pick a lady up, whether it was his date or not. She also talked about a time when she explained, "Even though she said this, she meant this." When the son questioned her she replied " You know I am your biggest cheerleader. Name one time I have given you bad advise?"
I hope my children realize that, too. That I am their biggest cheerleader, that I want all of God's wonderful blessings for them. Because they are a gift to me, from Him, I want to nuture them all I can.
I love you, Ella Grace & Major!
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Since I don't have kids of my own yet, I try to take in all the great stories I hear of parents guiding their children and hope that I can remember to do the same for mine. I thank you for sharing these things and hope they can make me be a better mom when the day shall come.
I love you! Leri
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