Being a gardener, I’ve always tried to teach my children about good bugs and
bad bugs and not to be afraid of them. Well, I think I’ve succeeded.


I’m not afraid of ‘most’ bugs… spiders I can do without, even though I know
they’re crucial to my gardens eco-system. They eat the bad bugs, which really is
a help to me. Centipedes and grasshoppers gross me out… but I like worms. Evan
as a child I can remember liking bugs…especially earth worms. There was
something cute about them… they didn’t have teeth to bite me, or a stinger to
inflict pain, or prickly legs that stuck to me. They really are a harmless, mind
their own business kind of bug. I like that.


Today we were in the patio trying to stay cool and Aaron comes over to me
holding a worm.  He was very excited… as was I for him. I’m not a shriek’er-
unless it’s a bat or a mouse… then look out!  So here’s my baby stretching Mr.
Wiggles per-re-te taught! I tell him to loosen the grip, that Mr. Wiggles isn’t
happy.


We adults are kinda like that… don’t like to be stretched to the limits.  We
need a little room to breath and feel our way around. When stress levels are
high for children or adults, we feel like Mr. Wiggles looks in the photo!


Young children seem to handle the normal daily stresses that occur in the
home much better… they just keep rolling along. I believe that’s the innocent,
child like faith that Jesus talks about…


My personal challenge each day is to strive for that childlike faith…one that
will be pleasing to Him…one that will bless my husband and children… and one
that reflects His love to all the world around.


Until next time,
Jean

“…Love coverth a multitude of sins…” Proverbs 10:12b KJV


“I love you mommy….” says little Evan looking at me with his big blue eyes.
My heart overflows with a joy words cannot describe, yet every mother reading
this fully understands what I’m saying… that full feeling… that “I’d do anything
for you” feeling.


Occasionally my little man comes to shower me with these sentimental words
and there’s a mischievous look that comes along with it. My usual response to
this look is, “What’s wrong Evan?”  His head tips this way and that way… he
him-ha’s a bit, feet shifting this way and that… then he spills the beans. 


He’s so cute. He really doesn’t like to get into trouble and typically avoids
it at all costs. He sincerely feels bad for the most part. Then I get another “I
love you mommy….”  and into my arms he quickly slides and the blue eyes softly
close.  “It’s OK Evan, I forgive you…” I tenderly reassure his little heart. 
It’s so easy to love and forgive when we feel loved.


Although that’s not the way it is with our Heavenly Father. He loves and
forgives unconditionally as we plead with Him and confess our mistakes to Him. 
Jesus’ love coverth a multitude of sins… all we need to do is ask.


“Heavenly Father, be with those that are feeling unloved and allow them to
feel Your perfect, unfailing love in their lives as they seek your face. In
Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”


Until next time,
Jean