Wow, the house is different. Alan left for South Dakota last week with a group from Auburn. Amy left the week before for Ireland and Northern Ireland on a 17 day venture. And for three days last week I was gone to New York City on a video job leaving Carol and the two youngest home. After getting home and working a shift at the station and then preaching this morning, the house is so... different. The girls room is, for the week, a girl room and the boys room has but one camper. It's been a few years since Carol and I have seen such things around the house; however knowing that my older ones are serving others the way Jesus would have them, gives me is consolation.
This short time to have alone with the younger two is special. We went to eat, because we could afford two children's meals and included fried ice cream, then returned home to play. No grown kid issues, no kids leaving going to other places, listening to Carol read stories, relaxing under the ceiling fan and sharing thoughts. Carol and I shared together how fast the years have flown by and are aware of how fast they will continue to pass.
Love your children, teach them by leading them, setting the example, reading scripture, praying with them and for them, and playing knights and princess with them when they want you to be king; someday these things will pass. New things will come about allowing you to serve them even more, but as this day ends, I'll never get it back. I hope God used me today ,in some way, to attract all four of my kids closer to Him; all for His glory.
