Micaiah has been my biggest challenge this year. He is constant energy and self-will mixed with a hot temper and dirt. I do agree that boys need to be boys, but when "Boys" = Violence & Destruction, a line must be drawn. And that line gets drawn over and over and over...and...over every day. I wake up each morning weary from the day before and fall asleep begging the Lord for strength to face another one.
So when Micaiah woke up with a fever and a sore throat a couple days I ago, I almost cried. The kids attitudes are generally less than stellar when they are sick (as is mine). I immediately started making a mental list of all the ways his sickness was going to ruin my day (Yes, that's the attitude I'm talking about.) But to my surprise He was the sweetest, most gentle and obedient patient I think I have ever had. We snuggled, read books and drank hot tea together. It was so nice to just sit and enjoy each other's company, without having to constantly correct his behavior.
I was mentioning this to my dad, along with my ongoing struggles with Micaiah. His comment on the situation struck me. He said "Isn't it such a wonderful blessing for God to allow you this glimpse into the man Micaiah is to become." In other words (my words). It's going to be worth it! Every morning, afternoon and evening spent battling the ugliness in his life (and mine) is going to be worth it all!!
10.29.10 - Romans 16:16
1 comment:
Oh, that was sweet. And so wonderful of the Lord to give you a special reminder of the joys of motherhood.
I was talking to another mom recently who was sharing some of her struggles in parenting. I couldn't believe it. Her children seem like such great people now - nothing like the terrors I deal with. It was so reassuring to know that they can grow out of this, that we all can/will survive, and the Lord will continue to teach/grow me through it.
Hope your children get over the sickies!
Blessings,
Gina
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