03.25.2023

30 overcast NW@10mph

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Slept in leaping out of bed thinking, “I’m going to be late!” Turns out I was early for the boy… I think of him as the boy, but he really has grown into a very nice young man. I’m proud of how he’s coming along in life.

So this brings me to looking at each of my children from start to present. I’m actually proud of them all. This is not to say they are all perfect, free from defect. It is telling you that, for the most part, they are good people with beautiful children (this is not a G’ma brag). They have recognized their weaknesses, are honing their strengths, and most importantly, stepping up, moving forward, and getting on with life. This is not to say they don’t/won’t make mistakes, because I hope they continue to take chances in life, push themselves to establish their limits, and soar into the unknown to look for accomplishments.

I want them to find a personal relationship with Jesus and have him for a lifetime mentor/companion/friend.

I wish for each of them to look inside, find out who they are, become who God made them to be, and find pride in who they are. I want them to know this is a lifelong journey, and things don’t always follow a plan. There is nothing odd, strange, crazy or wrong with reworking a plan. The odd, strange, crazy or wrong is in NOT recognizing that the path you are on is not the one for you. I hope they all have the strength to be strong enough to say “this doesn’t work” and begin again. I hope they can all see their siblings as a work in progress, recognize their struggles, and NOT enable them to continue down the wrong path. Even if that means disconnecting but remaining open to reestablishing a relationship if the toxicity stops.

I want them to know they don’t have to agree with everything going on in this world. I want them to speak out and not be afraid to disagree, stand their ground, or walk away. I want them to lead where they can, follow when necessary, and be strong enough to say I don’t/didn’t know, I need/will give help, I can’t do this anymore, & I’m sorry, forgive me.

Most of all, I want them to know they are loved (even if I don’t agree)