Lessons in Life

This morning I have been thinking a lot about being a mother and how much it changes a woman. I pray that Sophie is learning, especially when I'm attempting to teach her a specific lesson, but most of the time I feel like I'm the one being taught something. This little girl, all of her 2 1/2 feet 23 pounds, is such a gift. She is a one-of-a-kind miracle that keeps me fully dependent upon the Lord if I have any hope of being successful.

1. Her laugh can make any situation less stressful and usually serves to remind me that I overreact too much.

2. Her unconditional love and acceptance of people shows me how to love those around me as Jesus would rather than be so critical of others.

3. The way she dances, makes me laugh, but also reminds me not to be so worried about what others are thinking of me.

4. When she is trying to get my attention and she does not give up, even when I try to keep doing what I was in the middle of, catches my attention because I know the Lord is even more persistent when I fail to focus on my relationship with Him.

5. When she shoves too much in her mouth and then has a hard time swallowing, it shows me how pathetic it is when I try to do too much and cannot do anything my best.

6. When she wants to play with the toys that I just put away or wants to snuggle when I am busy, it reminds me what is truly important. I will always have projects or time to clean. I will not always have a little girl who wants to play and snuggle all day long.

7. When I think about working and having more money to do stuff, she does something right then to tell me that I'm exactly where I am supposed to be. I am her mommy and the Lord has me taking care of His precious creation.

I know that this time will pass too quickly, especially since baby Aaron will join us soon, but I am thankful for today and the chance I have right now to love my little girl.