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October 24, 2012 by Karin 2 Comments

Mine are Yours (#24)

PROMISE #24 ~ RAISE THEM FOR HIM, AND THEY WILL NOT TURN FROM HIM

When did it happen?

I remember turning around to a tiny toddler grabbing onto my sweats and pulling.

Big blue eyes, plump cheeks, perfect bow-shaped lips smiling up at me…

I remember the sleepless nights (actually, those have carried on for years, by no fault of his).

I remember the small basket of brand new baby toys, new cups, only one or two strollers parked in the garage.

I remember the way he touched my face as he nursed.

I remember him running down the sidewalk, mama chasing after him with baby sister jiggling along in the stroller.

I remember his itchy skin, victim to eczema and food allergies.

I remember the giggles, the shrieks, the temper tantrums of a little baby growing into a boy body.

When did it happen?

I look over and see a boy, whose height has grown to my chin.

I see a boy whose humor makes me laugh… really laugh.

I see a boy who snuggles little siblings.

I see a boy who races with a sister grown from the bouncing baby in the stroller.

I see a boy who chases and tackles and knows more about football stats than any adult I know.

I see a boy who reads novels, writes poetry, wrestles with daddy.

I see a boy who is adored by five younger than he.

I see a boy, whose eyes look at weary parents, and begins prayers for sleepy children.

I see a boy whose arms wrap around mama every morning.

I see this baby grown to boy… this boy growing toward manhood…

and I wonder…

When did this happen?

Kissing the top of the burrowing blonde head….

I cling just a little longer…

Happy birthday to my first-born… the small soul growing older, bigger… growing towards Him.

Branded to mama’s heart…

 

PROMISE #24 ~ Raise them for Him and when they grow they will not turn from Him.

 

Proverbs 22:6

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

 

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Filed Under: Brothers and Sisters, Faith, Family, God's Promises, Motherhood Tagged With: birthdays, faith, God's promises, motherhood, raising them for Him

Comments

  1. Laura Passmore says

    December 19, 2012 at 1:32 am

    Beautiful. Sweet B…I remember your pregnancy, those cheeks and gorgeous blue eyes and his itchy skin:( It’s hard to believe that your first born angel is now a leader in your family and likely the hero to his younger siblings, as Sam is. It’s good to read your writing and reflections. Well done, Mama. Your dedication as a mother from the get go, is consistent and still evident in your words.
    Sending you and your gorgeous crew love today!

    Reply
    • Karin says

      December 19, 2012 at 6:39 am

      Where does the time go, my sweet friend? I love to see our baby boy so grown and so adored by the younger ones. I learned so much from watching you mother your precious Sam. I can still hear him call me “Gunk Gunk”. Love reconnecting with you. Miss you! Sending love to you and your beautiful boys!

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Hi! My name is Karin Madden. Writer. Warrior wife. Mom of six pack. Homeschooler. German-blooded southerner. Welcome to the place where I explore what it means to grow stronger - spirit, soul, and body. I write to inspire and encourage - to remind you we are not alone. By being bold with grace and speaking truth in love, we can become who we are meant to be. I'm glad you are here.

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