know this my sons & daughters
There are so many many things I want my children to know.
(Jesus’ saving love. The parts of speech. How to look people in the eyes when they speak. The times tables. Their family’s history. What makes a work of literature great. How to climb a tree. The love of a good dog.)
But.
In its simplest form,
I want my kids to know that
I like them.
That I really truly genuinely like them.
I’m glad they exist.
They are not, never have been, will never be
a burden to me.
I want them to remember more days of laughter than tears.
More days of sunshine than gloom.
But I cannot control circumstance nor situation nor memory itself.
I want my children to know
deep down, bone marrow deep, and as settled as their own heart’s pumping of their own life force blood
that their momma liked them.
Because
I really really do.
4 Comments
Sandy Scaringi
Yes! An example to me too…and you have amazing kids b/c of God’s grace pouring into them through YOU!!
laceykeigley
Such amazing kids – all to the glory of God, for certain.
Hilary
You do! I’m so proud to have you in my life exhibiting this to your children-it IS an example to me. ❤️
laceykeigley
You are too sweet!