A few thoughts



First thought:  It seems like one day I turned around and these two faces were no longer little or needy.  I feel like the best part of life is just beginning and I am closing a chapter concerning these two.  This year will mark the first year we do not have an elementary school aged child.

Second thought:  Despite my kids getting older, I do not feel like less of a parent or even less important in their lives.  If anything I feel a stronger desire to be closer to them and to make an effort to know who they are.  With my boys growing quickly, it is consoling to realize that we can talk about any topic without them being embarrassed or feeling judged.  Jason and I have made it our goal to let our kids know that they are loved forever and we will always be there.

Third thought:  The boys were joking around today about what their children will call their Dad and I.  It may be a ways away, but I had a small vision of beautiful grandchildren in my arms.  This made me think that all of the sacrifices we have made for our boys will never equal the millions of blessing we will receive through our posterity.  Amazing to know that life can be so wonderful!

Final thought:  I sure hope every parent makes the effort to know their children, to love them the way they deserve to be loved, and makes them feel wanted.  I know now that parenthood never ends and that our children will always need us in big and small ways throughout their lifetimes.  As I invest more time in my family than ever before, I have seen the blessing begin to pour in and our home has become a place of peace and happiness.  It is everything I dreamed it would be!

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