Children

Have I ever told y'all how much I love children. I love everything about them. Their innocence and especially their energy. I think the reason is that I have yet to really grow up. I can sometimes see in the mirror the snaggle tooth six year who chased Amy (sister) around the house, or held Mom's hand as she prayed over me before Judy Locke picked me up for school, and throwing dirt clogs in the fresh plowed fields as I carried Daddy and Papa some cold water while they planted soy beans. Yes I'm a certain that I have yet to grow up and very proud to say that I had an awesome experience as a child, because of a wonderful set of parents who cared for me and love me still to this day.

Anyway, Lori and I had the 3 and 4 year old children's class Sunday during the worship hour. I will have to admit that I got called down several times by Lori, I think I was being too loud. I took Sid's bible and read them a few stories and they were so attentive. David and Goliath is an all time favorite because you can embellish a little. I made some Goliath noises and we all made imaginary slings and made wind noises as we slung them around our heads, it was great. We all had fun and they paid attention.

As a parent it is sometimes hard to find the energy after a hard days work to give our own kids the attention they need and deserve. And I fail as much as I succeed in this category, but I try to make each day better than the one before. All children need is our time and a little imagination.

God loves kids and as parents we are blessed by the gift of children. The dreams of both the parents and the child are unharnessed possibilities from heaven. We have the means to do anything and everything and with God's help it can happen. So, if you have kids take the time today to thank God and just relish in the fact that he has entrusted you with one of his own to raise and care for. Just the thought of that is overwhelming.

Have a Blessed Day!!!