During this holiday season, I want to make sure we are all remembering the reason for the season… Jesus :). I try to instill this in my girls and two separate events in the past week has assured me… I must be doing something right!
M came home last week with all her Thanksgiving projects she had done at school. One of the projects brought tears to my eyes. I’ll post a picture here:
Look at all she is thankful for! I had to show this off to everyone in our family. I have always said she is such an old soul and really cares so much for others. She is thankful for Family, Dad, Mom, God, Jesus, Freedom, Home and Food. Is that not awesome? There are no material things listed and that just warms my heart so much.
Then, this leads me to this past weekend. I was creating all my lists for my family this year for Christmas. I asked L what she would like for Christmas this year. She sat there for a minute and put her little fingers on her chin, like she was thinking. She said ummm… then said I know Mommy. All I want for Christmas this year is for daddy to love me, mommy to love me, my sister to love me and my doggy to love me. Oh I just swooped her right up and hugged her so tight. There was not one item she could tell me she wanted… all she wants is love. Is that now just the coolest thing?
I love my girls so much and often wonder if I am doing a good job at this mommy gig… but I think I couldn’t receive a more better answer than this do you?
So remember as we go into this wonderful Holiday Season, its not all about the money. It’s all about the thought and love!
nackenstützkissen says
Hi,
How pretty that picture is!It is full of feelings..You are so lucky having such a talented girl.She is so inspirable.Thank you very much for sharing hearttouching post.
Molly Gold says
Wow Jen! What precious moments for you to share with your girls and how awesome to see the Lord’s love so alive in their hearts. You have been given that oh so desired living reminder that He is present and it is working…cherish that and return to it whenever you wonder. He is alive!
Heather says
How wonderful!! You must be so proud of your daughter and her grateful heart. What a fabulous gift!
We are expecting our first child any day now, and I have been praying that God will bless her with the gifts of thankfulness and a servant’s heart.
My mother believes that you show love by giving material things – the more you buy, the more you love the person. We have been trying to explain to her that those are NOT the values we want to teach our child. I hope I can be as much of an inspiration to my mother, as well as my daughter, as you have to your child!
Låna pengar says
Yes it is a sad thing what Christmas has become not just today but for the past years – too commercialized. People who celebrate the holiday perhaps have forgotten the true meaning of the celebration. It is ridiculous how it has become. But reading this you about your 2 kids is quite awesome! Maybe you are doing quite a fabulous job on that mommy gig. 😉
universal remote control says
omg.. this is really inspiring! been blogging for a year or so but it was only now that i thought i should monetize my blog and be serious with it.. thanks for this post.
Billigt Webbhotell says
well, what can i say? you are blessed with such an amazing kid. you must have been a good daughter to your parents and a good person to others that is why God give you such blessing. I am so happy for you, I am so proud of your kid and I am grateful that you’ve shared this heartwarming story.