The other day a friend of mine with a 6 month old posted this on her facebook page:
"I'm so in awe of a parents' love for their child...it grows deeper every day! What a Blessing ___ is to me!!! A whole new level of love I never knew! :)"
I don't think I could have said it any better myself. In fact, I think I remember thinking the same thing when I had a brand new baby--3 times. Each time I was amazed at how much love I could feel for this little thing who kept me up at night; who trusted me with all of their heart; who filled me with dread when they were sick; whose smile melted my heart. I was amazed at how my love could grow each time a new child arrived in our family. Who knew there was that much love to share, and it would grow exponentially, over and over again?!!
My children are all adults now (although they will always be my children!) And they are amazing young people. I am so proud of them for how they are making their own ways in this world. I am amazed that despite me and my continuing fumbling attempts at learning how to parent, they have become such wonderful young people. I am in awe of them daily for the big and little things they get right in their living!
And yes, my love for them grows deeper and wider each and every day. Children truly are a gift from God! What more wonderful gift--and miracle--could there be? When we consider the miracles of this world, I can't think of a greater miracle than the chance meeting of 2 cells that creates a human being, with all of their intricate wonders. God is alive and active!
So, whether you have children or grandchildren of your own, look around you and consider the children of this world. They are the most wonderful gift that could be given to this world. Yet, so often we blame them; put them down; pooh-pooh their childish ways; or, push them aside, because 'they are only children.'
The Bible tells us, "A little child child will lead them." May it be so, for you and for me, and for this world. For what other hope is there?
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