My children are growing up.
I no longer have the pressures of the toddler years.
Those years were a pleasure too,
But each year seems better –
Less of the pressure and more fun.
I don’t have to worry whether my child is
being too noisy in a meeting.
I don’t have to watch them constantly to
be sure they’re not into something.
Now there is the thrill of pride as my
seven-year-old reads her own composition to a crowd
and the fond appreciation of the sense of humor
given to my five-year-old as I watch her silly antics.
Both girls are so precious – and so different.
Kirsten – her serious intensity; wanting always to be the best (and usually achieving just that.) Her sensitivity with the less fortunate and her corny jokes. Her meek and quiet spirit – yet with regality. She’ll be a real lady one day – now she’s my princess.
Rachel – so lovable and affectionate. Seldom serious but full of energy. Everyone wants to be her friend (or boyfriend.) Happy to play alone but adoring her big sister. Independent, yet vulnerable. Her names “Innocent little lamb” and “treasure” describe her well – yet not so well. There’s an innocence in her yet much of a “rascal” in her as well. She will also be a lovely woman one day.
Lord, make my children strong. Strong enough to withstand the battles they will one day face. Keep them pure and lovely. May they love You above all else. May we prepare them well to be wise, God-fearing and loving wives, mothers and women. Thank you Lord for entrusting such precious girls to our care.
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