12-Apr-2008 - A Good Reminder...

Today as I was standing at the sink washing dishes from breakfast, pouting and feeling sorry for dishwasher-less self, my sweet MaKenzie comes to me and says, "Mommy, can I help you?"  I brushed her off, not answering, but thinking in my mind, "What can she do?  She's too little, and besides, with the CP, she can't stand on a chair or manipulate the stuff to wash."

MaKenzie continued, "Mommy can I wash the spoons?"  I thought, "Okay, she can maybe put the washed, rinsed spoons into the dish drainer when I'm done, then she'll feel like she's accomplished something." 

So, I said, "Yes, you can do the spoons.  I'll tell you when I'm ready."  Thinking silently to myself, "Now, go play so I can get this done."

That's when God used her to remind me...

"Can you teach me how to be a Mommy?" came her sweet voice. 

And however obvious it should always have been, it hit me afresh.  I am.  Every day.  I'm teaching--whether I mean to or not.  For good or for bad.  I'm teaching my girls how to be a Mommy.  It's such a sobering thought.  *I* am what my kids will think of when they think of "Mommy" and it will become their standard--their measuring stick--their plumb line. 

Lord, help me to be a good mom, a loving mom.  Help me to find ways to reach out and help me to find ways to help my children who CAN'T reach out to do so.  Help me to encourage and accept their help even when it's not really help, but more work--help me to find these times of fellowship with your gifts of my children more precious than a clean sink ever could be.

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Posted by SmallWorld

What a beautiful moment and a powerful story!

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Posted by Angie

Brought tears to my eyes Lori! So important. Thanks.

Angie
www.heartchild-am.blogspot.com

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