Find-My-Glass

"Mommy, where is my Find-My-Glass?" I had given Preston and Parker a box of dinosaurs to play with and a magnifying glass. They played a long time together examing the different dinosaurs. I must admit that I don't know the names of the dinosaurs and often find myself just saying a dinosaur name, even though it probably isn't the correct one. So, if anyone is reading this, we need a dinosaur book for Parker's 1st birthday so we can learn the correct names. Preston referred to the magnifying glass as a Find-My-Glass and it took us a while to figure out that he meant the magnifying glass.

We ate lunch out today. Behind me, I saw a beautiful girl sitting in a wheel chair with a blank look on her face. She had her church clothes on, a white blanket over her lap and a perfectly placed bow in her hair. I couldn't help but think how much work it must be for her parents to take care of her. I immediately prayed, "Thank you, Jesus, for my healthy children". As we left Preston asked me what was wrong with her and I explained to him that her arms and legs don't work so she she sits in a wheel chair. "But why is she sitting in the wheel chair?" I once again explained that her arms and legs don't work and she wanted to eat lunch with her mom and dad so she had to sit in the wheelchair. As I glanced back through the window I saw her mom and dad bow their heads to prayer before their meal. They will never know, but they inspired me today to be more thankful. So today I was reminded to be especially thankful for my boys who are able to walk, who are able to feed themselves, who are developing "normally" and yes, for the mess they make when they eat :)

Love,
Tracy