I have two wonderful sons! Each is uniquely gifted by God. My 9-year old is a thinker, organizer, pleaser and has a heart of gold. My 6-year old is animated, persuasive, intelligent and outspoken. I love them both immensely, but confess their traits are often too similar to mine... leading to a clash of wills.
However, something came into focus one day as I was reading a book by Kathy Miller called "Through His Eyes". I had had a difficult morning with one of my sons and wondered if I was truly equipped to handle motherhood as my boys became young adults. I mean, they are not even in Middle School yet! Kathy recounts a story written by speaker Arlene Kaiser as she worked her way through a clothing boutique.
"I noticed a label dangling for the the sleeve of most of the garments. The label read, 'This garment is designed of the finest fabric. All nubs, irrecglar designs are part of the unique fabric and are not a defect of workmanship or material. For best results, wash in cold water or dry clean'. Imagine God writing a label for every person to wear. It might read, 'Dear Reader: This individual was created with selected characteristics of the finest quality. All marks, slight irregularities, wrinkles, variations of size or color, unexpected behavior or response, in no way should be taken as defects, rather as the unique qualities of this individual. For best results, please learn the care and self-esteem building for this unique individual'.
May you celebrate the uniqueness in each children that blesses your life!
Crazy, Busy, Mama,
Kathy
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Christmas Magic
She was standing on the corner at a traffic light and I pulled up beside her. She was about 30 years old and wearing a large black puffy coat with a hood. Her simple sign asked for financial help. I do not normally give away money in this manner, but something stirred inside of me.
Yes, we have had a hard economic year ourselves. We have learned big lessons in living our lives with what we NEED, not what we want. But, I was driving a car, with gas in it, with the heat on and listening to a Christmas CD. I was on my way to buy a pair of shoes for my 6 year old because I had the money to do so. And here she was with a simple smile in the cold wind just waiting for a kind gesture.
I opened the window and handed her $5. She said, "God bless you" as I rolled up my window. For a moment I was worried that I had just given $5 to someone who might use it for something other than necessities. Then, my 6 year old son asked me why I gave her some money. "I don't know!", I wanted to say. Instead I just told him that sometimes people have a tough time and need help and it's good to give to people even if you don't know them.
"Maybe she will use the $5 to buy a pair of shoes", my son said. "Maybe she will", I said as I looked back at him in the rear view mirror. "Or maybe, she can find a pair of shoes for $3 and get a pair of socks for $2". He had no doubt that she would use that small amount of money for something she truely needed. He made a believer out of me!
I BELIEVE! Merry Christmas.
Crazy, Busy, Mama ("CBM")
Kathy
Yes, we have had a hard economic year ourselves. We have learned big lessons in living our lives with what we NEED, not what we want. But, I was driving a car, with gas in it, with the heat on and listening to a Christmas CD. I was on my way to buy a pair of shoes for my 6 year old because I had the money to do so. And here she was with a simple smile in the cold wind just waiting for a kind gesture.
I opened the window and handed her $5. She said, "God bless you" as I rolled up my window. For a moment I was worried that I had just given $5 to someone who might use it for something other than necessities. Then, my 6 year old son asked me why I gave her some money. "I don't know!", I wanted to say. Instead I just told him that sometimes people have a tough time and need help and it's good to give to people even if you don't know them.
"Maybe she will use the $5 to buy a pair of shoes", my son said. "Maybe she will", I said as I looked back at him in the rear view mirror. "Or maybe, she can find a pair of shoes for $3 and get a pair of socks for $2". He had no doubt that she would use that small amount of money for something she truely needed. He made a believer out of me!
I BELIEVE! Merry Christmas.
Crazy, Busy, Mama ("CBM")
Kathy
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