I saw this pennant and claimed it for my home.
We have been blessed with five children and as of this writing, a ninth grandchild joined us last week, with another due in December.
And as I carve time for them I find it not only fleeting but scarce these days as I caretake my dad…
But then I remember, as I honor my dad, I am honoring God’s written word.
And I am reminded of a truth my friend Julie often says, “We are giving our children gifts they may not unwrap for 20-30 years.” And I know that deep in my bones, where my spirit resides. But still…
I ask myself, “How can I be more intentional with my family….”
Phrasing I gleaned from a discussion with our consuegros, our son’s in-laws, the day before our children’s wedding.
The six of us sat around a table discussing marriage, friendship, our individual walks with God. It was a rich and precious time our children carved out from all the busy-ness to thank both sets of parents.
Intentional. Thoughtful.
Gleaning in the fields. This is what I am learning.
In the in-between times as life makes room, I can have a grandchild spend the night. We can “homesChOOL” a variety of projects, read devotionals, cook a meal, spend time doing life together.
I can ask my daughter to join her at an upcoming church fair where handmade items will be sold. Precious time with a never-sit-still daughter in the busy days of tending four children with another on the way.
I can snuggle my other daughter’s two year old who has just welcomed her new baby sister.
These are the good old days and I want to be prayerful and intentional in my relationships with each one of them knowing these days are fleeting.
