what treasures....

well, this morning brought rain, but as the saying goes, "april showers bring may flowers." hard to believe that Easter is right around the corner. i remember when the girls would get so excited to color eggs, not so much anymore, although we still do it, and as they color the eggs, they seem to be so young again and i can tell that they really do enjoy it, and of course as a mom, it warms my heart and makes me smile. i'm trying to hold on to some of the things that they do that still reminds me of when they were young. i realize that what i am writing seems to pertain mostly to mothers, but it really doesn't have to. i know fathers feel much of this as well. i know my husband reminisces about the days when they were young and a picnic, or flying a kite, or just taking a walk along the trails made them so happy. it was the simple things, that makes the memories so memorable and it still is to a point. i mentioned last night about scott's 47th birthday. i could tell how much he enjoyed just sitting out feeling the breeze as we sat together, and enjoyed a meal  out on the deck for the first time this year. i could see the love in his eyes for the family that God has so graciously given to him. i suppose it rubbed off on me, as i began to think the same way. our children are gifts from God precious treasures that God has given to us. what a huge responsibility. as parents we will make mistakes, although we strive not to. our children at the same time will as well. but, we must pray over them, teach them right from wrong, pray some more over them, and give them to God everyday. as i said they are not perfect, as all of us are not, and, they will make mistakes. but, i desire and i know scott does as well, to continue to raise them to love God, to follow after His footsteps, to seek His face in prayer, stay in His word, and not give into the temptations that are all around them. God grant us the wisdom to raise them to be Christians that will be obedient to your voice, and will desire to please you in all that they say and do.

Safe And Sound
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