dear emily,
last week hans and i visited our 'old' church, who was hosting a
missions' conference. i was pretty nervous about our reception,
as we had not been there in many years. our oldest was 12 when
we left, and he's almost 28 now. i determine all time periods by
my kids' ages.
anyway, after the service i was overwhelmed by the exuberant
welcome from the 28-30 year olds. it hadn't occurred to me that
the 'young' people would remember me. i wasn't much older
than that when i last saw some of them. my heart was full, and
my resolve to "let the little ones come to me" was strengthened.
children do not forget kindness.
if it seems that you are the mom who always has everyone else's
kids at your house . . . be grateful. that is an awesome privilege.
love,
lea
ps. "let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we
shall reap." galatians 6:9
last week hans and i visited our 'old' church, who was hosting a
missions' conference. i was pretty nervous about our reception,
as we had not been there in many years. our oldest was 12 when
we left, and he's almost 28 now. i determine all time periods by
my kids' ages.
anyway, after the service i was overwhelmed by the exuberant
welcome from the 28-30 year olds. it hadn't occurred to me that
the 'young' people would remember me. i wasn't much older
than that when i last saw some of them. my heart was full, and
my resolve to "let the little ones come to me" was strengthened.
children do not forget kindness.
if it seems that you are the mom who always has everyone else's
kids at your house . . . be grateful. that is an awesome privilege.
love,
lea
ps. "let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we
shall reap." galatians 6:9
