I read an article today written by a local author. She wrote it to her 4 girls - they were life lessons she wanted them to know in case she died before she got to teach them to her daughters. You see in the past few years (I believe 3) in our area there have been 4 parents I can think of that have died too young. Some cancer & some accidents & I only knew 1 personally. The thought has crossed my mind as to what I would want my kids to know - in all truthfulness this was a HUGE fear of mine when Bay was little. What if I missed the big moments?
What if I do miss the big moments? What if something happens? What if I cannot always be there for one of you?
I know - you would be fine. God would still be God & He can only be the best parent for all of us.
I know these things in my heart, but the thought hurts. I know all the right answers, but I still do not want to miss a moment of each of your journeys and adventures.
I love being your mommy and having a front seat, but wherever our stories lead there are a few things you should know . . .
B, you are a princess, expect to be treated like one.
WFM5, stay true to you & stay funny.
Baby W, I know you are coming in to your own - find your place.
Littlest Baby, be you & be the baby & hold your own.
Micah 6:8
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly[a] with your God."
God ask us to show mercy & to be humble.
Protect & encourage each other.
Show love & kindness
Be real - this is easier said than done. You can get caught up in what others think, but be real & show love.
God made you 4 to be a team. There may be times when you don't feel like being a team - be that team no matter what.
Treasure our family as big & as crazy as it gets - families are priceless. Your cousins & aunts & uncles & grandparents are to be treasured & respected.
That gets me to another point - respect your elders ALWAYS.
You are from the South - that is a good thing, in fact, it is a great thing.
Your Dad is awesome & funny. Your Dad is quiet, sometimes he is hard to read, but read LOVE. He loves you with his whole big heart. He is a role model & he can show you how to be real.
Love God. Give Him your heart.
i had the privilege of being in the moments when B & WFM5 "asked Jesus in to their hearts," & I loved those moments. I pray my babies have those moments with me as well.
Remember those moments & let Him rule in your lives. He is real & true & showed the ultimate love.
Some of my favorite verses:
Luke 2:19
Luke 2:52
Psalm 46:10
I love you . . . More later, Mommy
What if I do miss the big moments? What if something happens? What if I cannot always be there for one of you?
I know - you would be fine. God would still be God & He can only be the best parent for all of us.
I know these things in my heart, but the thought hurts. I know all the right answers, but I still do not want to miss a moment of each of your journeys and adventures.
I love being your mommy and having a front seat, but wherever our stories lead there are a few things you should know . . .
B, you are a princess, expect to be treated like one.
WFM5, stay true to you & stay funny.
Baby W, I know you are coming in to your own - find your place.
Littlest Baby, be you & be the baby & hold your own.
Micah 6:8
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly[a] with your God."
God ask us to show mercy & to be humble.
Protect & encourage each other.
Show love & kindness
Be real - this is easier said than done. You can get caught up in what others think, but be real & show love.
God made you 4 to be a team. There may be times when you don't feel like being a team - be that team no matter what.
Treasure our family as big & as crazy as it gets - families are priceless. Your cousins & aunts & uncles & grandparents are to be treasured & respected.
That gets me to another point - respect your elders ALWAYS.
You are from the South - that is a good thing, in fact, it is a great thing.
Your Dad is awesome & funny. Your Dad is quiet, sometimes he is hard to read, but read LOVE. He loves you with his whole big heart. He is a role model & he can show you how to be real.
Love God. Give Him your heart.
i had the privilege of being in the moments when B & WFM5 "asked Jesus in to their hearts," & I loved those moments. I pray my babies have those moments with me as well.
Remember those moments & let Him rule in your lives. He is real & true & showed the ultimate love.
Some of my favorite verses:
Luke 2:19
Luke 2:52
Psalm 46:10
I love you . . . More later, Mommy
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