Christmas 2011!
The best present I can offer my kids this year is time.
The best present I can offer my kids this year is time.
I always knew this, but my
Christmas card this year convinced me. It's beautiful, but… I saved time
on it. These professional photos were taken a year ago. No
one will notice. But I will.
Beautiful images that don't
tell the truth. I know, it's not a biggie, and I'm glad I saved the
energy and time so that I can enjoy the advent season without chasing another
photographer down!
But it got me noticing how
precious time is. Especially as these boys are growing up and will be out
on their own in no time!
Adolescence is a precious commodity
because every moment of it is spent learning, whether we consider it learning or not. Most parents miss the real
lessons-- they think it's about grades and sports and responsibility, but
what it's really about is heart.
I never want to miss the heart.
So, my writing will wait. My
kids will only be adolescent once! I remember when my husband was alive, and we
never let a day go by without romance and attention to each other. Just
like marriages, parenting relationships demand investment.
I never want a day to go by
when the boys don't laugh together and with me. I never want a day to go
by when we don't romance the Lord--worship him--serve the weak. Humble
ourselves.
I love to write, and
sometimes we sacrifice our loves in obedience to Him.
So fewer postings, for this season of life, means I'm doing my job--investing in my kids, in God, and my
community! But I'll be back, when God leads me to return!
What an adventure!