As a parent, I train my kids and train my kids and train my kids! At times I feel like I've hit a brick wall. I get exhausted! I get frustrated! I wonder if all if my energy is futile! They grow and grow and I talk, train, and pray! Some days I feel like a failure and then there's days like today....
Days like today when it is clear to me that my training, my frustration, my exhaustion, my feeling of failure show proof that staying in the game is not only worth it but necessary!
Today, we visited my uncle in the hospital! I knew it was going to be a long day and we were all starting out sleep deprived so I, as I often do, stated my expectations of BooLa while at the hospital! I have kids that love to play, be rough and rowdy like the rest, but my instructions were clear....
Before leaving the hotel I said, "I expect you to be respectful and quiet! There are a lot of sick people and it is necessary to respect them! You will probably meet a lot of new people! I want you to respond correctly and look them in the eye while speaking or responding to them! Am I clear? "
"Yes, ma'am !"
Going up the elevator at the hospital, I asked, "Do you remember our conversation?" Two nods and up to the third floor we went!
Nothing but stellar behavior! Quiet, respectful, polite, and completely self controlled!
BooLa you make your mommy proud!!! I love you!!
For BooLa: At four you had the same manners, self control, and respect while sitting in the hospital with Papa! You two are amazing and truly a gift from God! The biblical training, as hard and frustrating as it may be on all of us at times (especially as I falter, stumble, and forget to be consistent), is shaping the two if you into true examples of what it looks like to shine the light of Jesus! Keep it up Babes! I love you! I'm proud of you!! Love, Mommy
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