Precious moment for me.

I had a revelation tonight, Very powerful one for me..

As I walked down the hallway, I stopped into Christian's room to check on him.. He was fast asleep while Toy Story 3 played in the background, I walked into his room, and looked down at him and smiled, as I was smiling I was gently reminded that one day he'd be a grown man, and I'd no longer have the priviledge to walk in and see my little boy.  I started to cry at the thought that someday I wouldn't be able to look into his room and see him sleeping peacefully... Someday.. not far from now..

Not far from now at all, Let's say 20 years, he'll be 23.  That's just not long enough.  I was powerfully reminded what little time we have..  Although it is so heartbreaking it is a soft reminder to hold dearly to the now.  Do I show him everyday how much I love him?  Does he know how much he means to me?  I will be sure to be more knowledgeable of his feelings, and how I speak and let him know how much I deeply adore him.  I'm so very thankful to God for moments like these.

Dear Lord,

   Please help me to show my love to my children each day.  Let me be a blessing in their lives as they are blessings in mine.  Thank you Father for allowing me to be the mother of these precious gifts from you.

 Amen.