Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward from him.
Psalm 127:3
offspring a reward from him.
Psalm 127:3
A sentiment I’ve often heard from my mom during times of
transition is “life changes quickly sometimes.”
In saying this, I believe she is reinforcing the old boy scout motto,
“be prepared” because you never know when these changes will happen. Of course,
there’s only so much you can be prepared for a sudden and sometimes tragic
change in life, but simply knowing unexpected changes WILL happen can help you
to rise up and ride the waves threatening to knock you over and pull you under.
This year was another one of change for our family. Over the summer, our boys decided to “change
places.” So, my oldest, who has been
living with his dad for the past 4 years, decided to move here to WA, while our
youngest, who has always lived with us, decided to go back to his birthplace on
the island. Even though it was something
I thought I was prepared for (as the youngest and I had talked about it before
it was decided), I am always surprised at how these changes affect my emotions,
sending me on a rollercoaster and making me queasy for a bit. Once my stomach settles, I remember what my
mom says about change, wipe my tears, and adjust to the new normal.
It’s been about 3 months since the boys completed their
switcheroo, and even though I miss my baby boy terribly, I am enjoying spending
daily life with my oldest again, and the verse that comes to mind is Psalm
127:3. God has blessed me with two
beautiful sons, two sweet souls, and I have very little to do with how
wonderful they are. Being a mom is still
the most challenging job I’ve ever had, and my boys are a gift to me. I didn’t
do anything to earn them nor to be able to keep them in my life. I try to love
and guide them the best that I can, but bottom line is that I was simply
rewarded with them by a gracious God, who has granted them wisdom beyond their
years, knowing what their parents would need and being willing to sacrifice in
order to bring peace to the family. They are a reminder to me that my treasure does
not lie in my possessions or in anything I have done or will do in this world. My
sons are my heritage, and I am thankful for them.
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God, thank you for the
gift of my children. Guide them throughout life and help me love them the way
you do and to raise them in the way that you would have them to go.
