Day 11- I slacked

I have to confess that I didn't read anything on Day 11. I am playing catchup here on Day 12. I had a rough day yesterday. Without going into details, I was reminded of how quickly things can change in a brief second. You can turn your back and have something catastrophic happen behind it in the blink of an eye. I needed time to recuperate yesterday.

I will say that although I did not do my reading and reflection, I did focus on my family and how appreciative I am of them. I feel like my kids are truly on loan from God. When I had my first child, I told my mother I knew why God allowed us to have children. I told her that I think that is the only way we can feel true love and be able to relate how God feels about us. I also think that God likes for us to multiply so that he can continue to feel this love over and over again. Nothing in life feels as sweet.

Coincidentally, after our big scare, I saw that the student of a friend of mine died. She was only four years old. Here is a link to her blog entry entitled, "Build Quality of Life." Parents take note. Enjoy every minute and again, "make it count!"

-Dear God, thanks for loaning me the two most beautiful children I could ever imagine. I pray that I make you proud with my mothering. Please guide my hands to protect them, nourish them, and love them as you would. Amen.