Celebrating Your Child's Uniqueness

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

Using Your Gifts for the Greater Good

I will not be taking a political stand on this blog site, but I do want to talk a bit about our responsibility as US citizens. No matter who comes out on top of the political scene in November, let me urge you to look at the reason that the United States is THE best country in the world to live: ITS PEOPLE! We are all gifted with talents and abilities. Some use those talents to seek political office. Others will use them to raise their family. No one person is more important than another.

These are interesting times in our country, and we must stand together as we work through them. Think about how you will take responsibility for your country in the coming months. Will you use your voice and make your way to the poles even if it's raining or traffic is bad? Will you find your gift of giving as you look in your pantry for a few extra canned goods for the local food bank or even hand that person on the corner a dollar just because you can? Will you utilize your gift of listening and spend a few extra minutes hearing about what your child did in school today? Will you step out with your gift of leadership and run a fundraiser for a friend trying to pay medical bills?

We were not put on this earth to complain or to feel sorry for ourselves. Take action and take the lead!

Crazy Busy Mama,
Kathy