Everyday when Daddy returns home, it’s a happy and exciting time. I get to be greeted with a hug and a kiss from my husband, and the children get to have some playtime with their Daddy!
There was a time I would get a little angry or jealous because this often occurs when I’m in the middle of cooking supper. I want to play too (insert pouting face here)! But, I can’t because everyone is starving and ready for supper to be on the table.
One day recently, somehow the children and I got on the subject of when they become parents one day. Kaitlyn was talking about the “thing she’d wear over her face.” Which, she learned the thing you wear over your face is called a veil. She was also talking about the flowers she would carry and the music that would be playing.
Tyler piped in the conversation saying, “Mom, when I’m a grown-up Dad, I will never be too busy for my children when I come home. I will always play with my children. Like wrestle with them, just like my Daddy does. And if I am too busy for them, I will tell them just to wait patiently, and when I’m done being busy, I will play with them.”
Hearing my five-year-old son share how he wants to grow up to be like his Dad, blessed my heart, and changed my attitude. So, from now on, after I get my welcome-home greeting, I will not get angry when he begins playing with the children. I now understand the impact my husband is having on our children’s lives. I know my husband is setting a wonderful example of how to be a great Daddy to our son.
Besides, after 8:00 p.m. - Daddy is all mine!
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Contribution to Society
The other day I received a letter in the mail from Social Security. It was listing all the years I had worked and the amount of money I had invested in Social Security and Medicaid. From 1993-2000 there were all kinds of dollar signs proclaiming the amount of money I had contributed towards my future government retirement program. From 2001-2006 there were only zeroes listed. Why? In 2001 I began a whole new career - the career of being a full-time stay-at-home-mom.
I laughed a little when I read this. It said that as of now, if I do not get anymore “work credits” I will not be qualified for any retirement benefits from Social Security when I am 65, nor will I be able to receive any medical benefits from Medicaid.
Looking at this piece of paper, it may appear to some, I have contributed very little to society. I think differently though. I am home training and teaching three precious children (Pr. 22:6). I pray my three children will be a great gift to society one day. I pray my children will one day be adults who love and fear the Lord. I pray my children will marry godly spouses, and then have godly children together. I pray my children will have hearts to know, love, and serve the Lord more and more each day of their lives. I pray my children will not be ashamed or afraid to tell others about the saving grace of Jesus Christ!
When my days of having children in the home come to an end, perhaps I’ll see how many “work credits” I can squeeze in before I’m 65. But hey, isn’t that about the time I should be getting some grandchildren? Forget that! I’ll simply trust the Lord to take care of my retirement plan! LOL!!!
I laughed a little when I read this. It said that as of now, if I do not get anymore “work credits” I will not be qualified for any retirement benefits from Social Security when I am 65, nor will I be able to receive any medical benefits from Medicaid.
Looking at this piece of paper, it may appear to some, I have contributed very little to society. I think differently though. I am home training and teaching three precious children (Pr. 22:6). I pray my three children will be a great gift to society one day. I pray my children will one day be adults who love and fear the Lord. I pray my children will marry godly spouses, and then have godly children together. I pray my children will have hearts to know, love, and serve the Lord more and more each day of their lives. I pray my children will not be ashamed or afraid to tell others about the saving grace of Jesus Christ!
When my days of having children in the home come to an end, perhaps I’ll see how many “work credits” I can squeeze in before I’m 65. But hey, isn’t that about the time I should be getting some grandchildren? Forget that! I’ll simply trust the Lord to take care of my retirement plan! LOL!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)