Honestly, at one point in our lives I didn’t think I’d ever be able to say that: father and son.
When I found out, many years ago, I was pregnant I assumed we were having another girl.
We already had three daughters.
It just seemed to be logical to assume we were having a fourth.
I was wrong and more than a little surprised when the ultrasound showed a son.
Children are a blessing and each is a unique treasure.
I’m certain we would be just as happy if God had given us another daughter, but it’s been fun to have a son.
(Although he doesn’t always like being the youngest of three sisters. It can be kind of like having four Moms.)
He loves each of his sisters.
He has the distinction of being the only boy, so sometimes he gets Dad all to himself.
It’s been fun to watch.
My husband and our son doing things together, being “guys”.
When they came home Sunday evening from six days of camping and hunting I was glad.
They were super tired, but had enjoyed the time.
My phone alerted me to a text this morning and it contained the picture at the top of this post.
Father and son, 2020.
Little moments and memories like these are so valuable.
I hadn’t realized what precious gems they were until our oldest girl married and moved.
Now that we are down to only two at home, I find so much joy in capturing these treasures.
And I am reminded…
God feels the same way about me.
Jeremiah 31:3 NKJV — The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.
And He is a part of these lovely memories with my family.
After all He gave me each and every one of them!
It is another proof of His incredible love for me.
I can praise Him during these moments and I can cherish the love He gives me for them and through them.
With each day, through each circumstance, I can walk in the love of Jesus.
I can abide in His presence.
I can show this same love to those around me, especially to my children and my husband.
And I can treasure these moments.
Praise the Lord!
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank You so much for my family. Thank You for my husband. Thank You for each of our children. Thank You for our son-in-laws and grandchildren. Thank You for so many others we love, family and friends. Lord Jesus, please continue to help me see how blessed I am. Please continue to show me how to cherish the moments. Lord Jesus, You are so good, so faithful, so true. Help those who have yet to know You to find the truth. Let them know how loved they truly are. Thank You. Amen.
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