Jonathan and Benjamin in Jack's crib after a nap
I would have never thought that such a HUGE blessing would have come in such a small package. Jack and Ben are such a joy. Looking into their faces, I feel an overwhelming sense of joy. Pride. Love.
They are our blessing.
God has entrusted these boys to me and Andy to care for on this side of heaven. They are not "ours," but rather, "on loan," per se. They are His creation. His masterpiece. It is our job to help mold them into the men of God He wants them to be. To teach them manners, to wait for the prayer to begin our meal and to say "please" and "thank you" when someone goes out of their way to do something nice. To kiss Grandma when you enter her house and not refuse food you haven't tried.
We are raising men, though. We have the unique challenge of teaching them to gentle, yet confidently masculine. We want them to know to hold the door open for a lady, but also know the proper way to wrap someone in a headlock. To know that most times, it take just as much grace to win as it does to lose. To treasure the times with our elders and ask questions about what life was like before they were born.
Yes, it is a high calling. But thankfully, the Lord knew we were ready for the challenge. They're worth it.
What a cute picture. I haven't met your hubby, but from this pic and the pic of you and your hubby, they look a lot like him!!
ReplyDeleteLove what you're wanting to share/teach your boys- it is a high calling! And a worthy one.