Today its been 9 months since Josh died. It sometimes surprises me what hits hard. For some reason this 9 month mark has hit harder than most. It probably didn’t help that today my facebook feed popped up with pictures of Josh and I very pregnant ten years ago at our baby shower for the girls. Ten years!! How is that even possible?! How does time go so quickly and slowly all at the same time.
Well, definitely fell asleep before finishing the above post.... So fast forward a day and I need to brag on how incredible my kids are. The kids beat me home off the bus today. I came home to dinner on the table. They had made a meat and cheese cracker tray, Mac and cheese, and my favorite which was apples cut up in a bowl in the shape of a flower with the peanut butter in middle. The table was set and they were so excited to surprise me. They even led us in prayer to start dinner. Be still my heart! Each morning they independently get themselves up, dressed, teeth brushed without me even having to ask or direct any of it. Half the time I am finishing up my morning walk or in the shower getting ready myself. They pack their lunches each night. They complete their homework by themselves and rarely do I have to follow up to see if it is done. They do three chores each Saturday that include cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, folding laundry, etc. They eagerly seek to take communion and ask me daily the tough questions to discuss.They are amazing and I praise God that he has blessed me so. And then I weep because they shouldn’t have to do all this at 7 and 9. And they wouldn’t be if Josh was alive. Yet, I’m so proud of how much they have grown and risen to the challenges of life. They are learning skills and growing in independence in ways that I see teens and adults even struggle to accomplish. I love seeing them see needs and care for each other and others. And yes they are kids like any other kids who bicker, fight, whine, crab, and cry. Yet, I am so proud of the young men and women I can see them becoming. I am so proud of how they are growing in their faith daily. Please pray that they continue to grow in their walk with God and in maturing each day.
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3
They are true blessings. You and josh did a great job nurturing their relationships with God. Praying they will continue to follow The Lord their days.
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