Despite all the fun it provided yesterday, my husband and I had a very hard time convincing our children to go back out into the yard to enjoy the snow today. I actually overheard a funny conversation when R was explaining to his Daddy why, despite all of his fervent prayers for snow, he wasn't really interested in going out today. "I didn't pray that God would make it for me to play in, just to look at."
Again, what a tender reminder from my Father about all the times I have begged for something only to get it and realize that I didn't know what to do with it.
Even our dog and cat were reluctant to go outdoors! We finally managed to nudge (ahem, force) them outside and within seconds they were all delighted with the fun.
Not joining us was sweet K, as she was not feeling well this morning. We put her on the window seat in the front of our house where we could all keep an eye on each other. Miraculously, she perked up enough to taunt the boys from her perch.
I think it goes without saying that the boys thoroughly enjoyed her game.
Not joining us was sweet K, as she was not feeling well this morning. We put her on the window seat in the front of our house where we could all keep an eye on each other. Miraculously, she perked up enough to taunt the boys from her perch.
I think it goes without saying that the boys thoroughly enjoyed her game. I am mindful that it will likely be years before we get this much snow again. That's OK. The mess and all the laundry have been more than I bargained for...but what fun memories we made!
2 comments:
We're a little tired of snow up here in Wisconsin, too. Except for my middle son. Almost every day, he asks if he can stay outside to play. :o)
I like your observation about praying for what we think we want, but then not knowing quite what to do with it . . . been there too!
Nancy
On a completely unrelated note, I just read a book that reminded me of the girls you work with. It's called "Scars and Stilettos," and was written by Harmony Dust, a woman who is now a Christian. She lived through a childhood filled with trauma and abuse, and worked in the exotic dance industry for several years. (I volunteer with a ministry that reaches out to dancers.) She does an incredible job articulating why wounded young women think and act the way they do. Anyway, it made me think of the way you've described some of your girls.
Nancy
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