Today was Elijah's last day of 1st grade. Shane and I took Emma and Isaiah to watch the elementary school's spring musical. Despite all the children singing, my eyes were drawn to Elijah's sweet face as he performed just for me. He knew in the midst of all the voices and faces, my eyes and ears were tuned to him alone.....because he is mine.
It was also Emma's official end of pre-school...All of my babies are growing so fast and beautifully and so often I feel I can't catch up with them.
In this current time of transition and seeking in my life I felt the Father speak to me through my love for my son. He reminded me that His eyes and His earns are tuned to me. He hears the longings and knows the burdens of my heart. Because I am His, He always shows up to watch me "perform" for Him. He is not disheartened or angry when my notes are off or my choreography is lacking. I am His.
So summertime, here we are. I am going to deliberately s....l....o....w down these next couple of months. I am going to stop cleaning the kitchen and play barbies for an hour. I am going to let them play in the mud with the dogs after our next rain. I am going to keep all the flowers they pick me and I'm going to get in their kiddie pool with them instead of just watching. They are mine and I want them to know that I hear them, I see them, and I love them.
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name, You are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God..." Isaiah 43:1-3
