Love through the eyes of a Child
As I was looking through some things a few weeks back, I came across this little book that my older son gave me when he was 8. I tend to save things that the kids made for me, not all of them, but the special ones. With this little book, it took me back to 1985.. Forever ago, right?
Was it real?
A few days ago, I wrote about the simple life growing up. As I was closing my thoughts, I asked the question, "Was it real?" "Was it really so?" This perfect , simple childhood of mine in my mind. My heart was saddened for the loss of that innocence, especially for my grandchildren growing up now.
Well, just as He does sometimes, God laid a gift in my hands. I was in my spare bedroom`s closet, looking through old papers and pictures for something particular. (Actually that is becoming a normal game for me these days , to look for something that I want but can`t find!!)
From one middle child to another
Growing up a middle child, I didn`t really feel the middle child syndrome because our little brother was so much younger than us. My middle son, I am sure, would tell you a different story!! He was 4 years younger than his brother and then, the princess was born 8 years later. So, he got a taste of what it was like!!
If it doesn`t bring you JOY, get rid of it
My sister and I talk about getting rid of our clutter all the time.We used to save things for the children in case they wanted it one day. All of our children have grown up and have their own things and their own taste and their own places... they have taken things from our houses over the years that they wanted. Still, the house is over flowing with STUFF.
Pursue being AMAZED
Today we visited my childhood church. My sister and her husband went with Tom and me and we sat with our brother, Bill, who still goes there.We grew up there as a family, Tom and I were married there. It holds lots of memories for us all. That being said, as time has a way of doing, much has changed over the years.They call it a new abbreviated name, Shades, for short.The music has changed. The drop down screen has replaced the hymnals, as it has at many churches.A few familiar faces but many new, which is a reflection of how old we are getting!