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| This is not a Halloween post. But, because I don't have much to say about Halloween this year except that I think my kids are cute, I thought I would use a Halloween photo so you could see for yourselves how cute they are, even as Pooh, pirates and a princess. |
The other day, we went to Doug's brother's house for the blessing of their sweet new daughter, Chloe. Afterward, we had lunch and visited. It was nice. Sophie was in a cute mood and interacted sweetly with her grandparents and aunts and uncles. She was funny and charming. Roxie and Christian played nicely with cousins. Ashton visited with family members. Many people commented on how cute Sophie is. I overheard my mothers in law talking about what a lovely young woman Ashton is becoming. Comments were made about Roxie and Christian being such nice kids.
On the way home, I had mixed emotions. On the one hand, I love it when people see greatness in my children. I love it when they enjoy them and love them. On the other hand, it makes me feel sad that they don't know just how great they are. They don't know just how cute and funny Sophie is. They don't know just how amazing Roxie's heart is. They don't know just how strong and generous Christian is. They don't know just how beautiful Ashton is inside. They can't know. I feel blessed and honored that I, as their mother, know these things better than anyone on earth. I see their greatness. I see who they really are. It makes me sad that no one, except perhaps their future spouses will know what I know.
As I thought about this, a thought hit me. An epiphany, if you will. That is how our Father in Heaven feels about us. He knows us better than we know our own children. He sees our greatness. He really knows just how amazing each of his children is and can be. I am sure He, too, wishes that we could see one another the way He sees us. I am sure that He also wishes that we could see ourselves the way He sees us.
I love being a mom for many reasons. Countless, in fact. One of the things I love is what I learn about God through parenthood. I grow closer to Him and gain greater understanding as I try to be more like Him.
