Today was just one of those challenging child days. I have to admit I lost it a few times. However, on my way to get David from school I was hit with a thought. One I had thought of MANY times, but today in the midst of a storm of frustration, it grounded me again. I get to be with my kids all day. Not many get to. I get to be the one to make the lasting impression on them. I get to be the one who guides them in the ways of our Lord. I'm the one who teaches them how to react to others. So am I reacting like God wants them to react? Not always. And then when they start to resemble what they see me do...it scares me. Then I realize I really messed up. So I try to correct myself and teach them (and me) how to do it in a God-pleasing way. I want to parent with no regrets, which I do know is almost impossible.
So, with that...today here is what we are thankFULL for...
Kelly: That I get to stay home with our boys all day and not have to work outside the home. (What a blessing! Even in those challenging days like today!)
David: I'm thankful for my Church Home Group.
Connor: I'm thankful that I could hand out invitations to my friends for my Birthday party.
Nicholas: I'm thankful that I love God. I just love Him so very much! And for Hannah who comes to play.
Joel: I'm thankful for the house full of 6th grade boys that love the Lord.
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