Immitation

It is so true that when you look at your child it is almost like looking at a reflection of the person you are. Not all attitudes, behaviors, quirks, etc are directly from you but it is shocking to hear "yourself" or see "yourself" in another person. Sometimes it is depressing.

Today, I was on the depressed side. My temper has been short lately and I have not been feeling well. I have not had much grace for my girls. I was feeling frustrated hearing them play "Mommy" to each other and hearing some harsh words come out.

I know, as parents, we can't always get it right. We are gonna screw up and we need to pray for God's grace to cover those times. However, I was feeling awful and resolving to never raise my voice at them again (yeah right. Like that will ever happen).

I called the girls down for supper and for one brief moment (and I do mean brief), the mirror I looked at made me happy. They were walking down the stairs, both dressed as Belle and carrying a book. Charli was writing in hers. I asked her what she was writing. She said, "A prayer Mommy, I will read it at dinner." Um...ok. That's awesome.

Then Georgia, as she got closer, I realized she had a Bible in her hands. It was open and she was running her finger over the words and making up words about God and Jesus. It was precious.

As we sat down for dinner, they both prayed and "read scripture" before we ate. I was starving but those few minutes were precious and I was so thankful for them.

Now, I still need to work on my patience with them but I was glad to see that the good I pour into them is also seen.