Hope you've all had a wonderful Mother's Day.
Here's a little something I wrote for
The Homeschool Minute back in
December 2006.
The Blessing of Boys
Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate. Psalms 127: 3-5
Boys. Men-in-training. I'm blessed to be the mother to three of them. And I do truly mean blessed. Through these three young men, I have been privileged to watch a bit of God's finest handiwork. I mean they just start out as these precious little babies and then they go through this really messy, loud stage. Then they get a little older and the next thing you know they are carrying all the heavy stuff, fixing things around the house, holding doors open for women, and learning what it really means to be a man.
Of course in the middle of all that, they can just about give you a heart attack. Boys aren't content to just ride bikes - no - they have to "do tricks". They like to climb as high as they can in trees. They tear things up and get things dirty. They like to fish and hunt and want you to "ooh and ahhh" over the things they bring home. And all of it is part of the learning process. Learning to be a man. And as a mom, learning to let go. Learning to let them be men.
God has created them to be strong arrows - arrows that can contend with enemies at the gate. God tells us that they are a blessing to us and as we aim them in the right direction, they will go on to bless many others. Just keep reminding yourself of that during the messy loud years and enjoy the blessing of boys.
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What a blessing you have in all those guys to care for you!
Happy Mother's Day!
Jennifer
www.belikeesther.blogspot.com