Families

These days the meaning of family is changing. When our children were young it meant hugging and loving them, feeding them, playing and reading with them, and packing them up to take them with my husband and me wherever we were going. Now that they are 15, 11 and 8, all that is changing. We continue to hug and love them, and feed them, but the playing, reading and packing up and going is not the same. Everyone has a different concept of what fun is, what they want to read, and where they want to go.

At first, seeing my children growing up was not easy because that meant I would need to clip their wings, have less control over their lives and eventually let them go to the world. Would this mean that my husband and I would someday be alone? Was I ready for that? Well no, I am not ready to do that quite yet, but as the parenting coach, Tim Smith has said, "parenting goes from control when they are young, to coach when they are teens, to consultant when they leave adolescence."

As you kiss those little noses today, and change those diapers, think about what great a consultant you one day will become, remember that each day is an opportunity to lead those babies toward independence.

Remember to pray for them - God needs to hear from you.
BFN. Nina

Springtime in My Heart

Been thinking about Springtime lately. It is so beautiful outdoors. What about in my soul? I have some weight to get rid of from the sedentariness of the winter months. What about the weight of a sedentary soul? One that has not been continuing to learn and grow? I seek to "work out" by journaling, reading my bible, getting enough sleep, exercising a bit, surrounding myself with a few good friends who are also seeking to grow, and praying - praying -praying. Talking to God these days is just a continuous conversation. The bible tells us to tell Him everything. That is exactly what He gets from me. The good, bad and the ugly. And that list I posted is not always as long each day. Sometimes the day begins with little sleep, few interactions with friends, and no time reading anything of value. I have kids..... But, the day never begins or ends without talking to God. Need some Springtime? Start by introducing yourself to Your Creator. He's here and He is waiting.