Sprouting a Family

Friday, January 31, 2014

Big smile

Do you see this adorable grin?  Can you believe that this little guy's heart is even bigger than his smile?!

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Andrew snapped this picture last night.  I was singing little Bean to sleep.  She needed me and I needed her.
 

Perspective

Dear Kids,

Sometimes it will feel like your world is out of control.  You'll feel as if you are doing everything in your power to get things checked off of your ever growing list that you've created ... and with each item you check, three more appear.  You'll feel nervous and scattered and maybe even a tiny bit scared.  In fact, in moments such as these, your focus may be so intense that it makes you narrow sighted and you fail to see all the wonderful things that surround you.  Should you find yourself in such a situation, take a step back and ...
  • Look at the big picture.  What things in your world are good and right?  Celebrate!  What things need to be changed?  Make a plan and put one foot in front of the other as you fix your problem one step at a time.
  •  Look around.  You have people that love you and will always be there to help you, should the need arise. Mr. Rogers once wrote, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping,'" I think this is such great advice.  
  • Look up.  God never meant for us to carry our burdens alone.  Pray.  Ask Him to help you.  Thank Him for all of the blessings in your life -- for the ones you see and the ones that you don't even notice.  Exodus 14:14 reads,  The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Listen to Him and he will lay a path before you.
And just like that, things become clearer and your perspective will be based more on truth than on emotions.  Remember, even when things seem daunting, you are never ever alone.

Love always,

Mommy