What a Wonderful Day Encompassed with a Lesson in Trust
This morning was a rather "good" morning for me. It was nice because I got to see one of my good friend, Liz and her two little children. We met in Staunton which was a good mid-meeting place for us. I love her kids so much as they easily pull my heart strings. This "aunt" will do almost anything for them.....when Mommy says "no", auntie will probably say "yes" but what aunt doesn't? But, of course, I do also honor Mom if it's something she really doesn't want them to have. It's an aunt's job, right? Throughout the day, I kept hearing "Auntie Becky" over and over again and I just smiled and smiled. After the waitress gave us our brunch, I whispered to her to help me surprise Mia with a sundae and sing happy birthday (she is 2 now--her birthday was last week). I'm not sure what she thought. She stuck her hand into the bowl and got the whipped cream and cherry; her brother ate her ice cream--he's 3)
After brunch, we went to the park in Staunton. It was fun watching the kids interact with the ducks and feeding the ducks. We headed up the play ground where this little angel decided to teach me a lesson in TRUST whether she knew it or not. Her brother kept her Mom busy and I happily busied myself with Mia. It made me very happy because it was a rare moment for me. The last time I was with her and her Mom, Mia was very stuck on her Momma and never was very really interested in coming to me. Today, however, she took my finger and wanted to go EVERYWHERE. If I sat down, she would pull me up and say "com'on Becky". She would crawl under things and wanted me to crawl under with her.....(let me tell, you....I know I'm getting old because I can't bend down that easily anymore or squat that low and walk!!). Some other kids wanted to play with her on the bigger play area and she goes "no" and started to grasp my legs. At one point she got herself cornered and the safest way down was sliding down the slide. She was so reluctant and kept saying "no no". I put her on my lap and sat down (yes I did it), while she kept saying "no" she held on to my arms and I said 'it's okay, baby". and then she stopped saying "no". We slid down and she started to giggle with excitement. She gave me a big hug at the end. She continued to hold my hand to the other end of the playground until we got to her Mom and got ready to leave. What a trusting little girl. It made me happy and joyful that she finally opened up her little heart and let me spend some time with her.
My drive back home and throughout the afternoon made me realize how important it is to ALWAYS trust in God no matter what. God delights in us whenever we trust in Him in whatever circumstances we find ourselves facing. I have found myself struggling with trusting God in many ways lately. I wonder at times why I face so many trials, especially the pain I go through on a daily basis. It's frustrating not knowing the source and the cure; it's hard to trust God, knowing He has a purpose for all of this and in due time it will be revealed. So, why can't I, like a little child, take God's finger, and let Him lead me, knowing that I shouldn't fear anything? God's Word reminds us He is there for us, promising to never leave or forsake us; all we (I) need to do is trust. Trust a small word......such a big meaning.
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After brunch, we went to the park in Staunton. It was fun watching the kids interact with the ducks and feeding the ducks. We headed up the play ground where this little angel decided to teach me a lesson in TRUST whether she knew it or not. Her brother kept her Mom busy and I happily busied myself with Mia. It made me very happy because it was a rare moment for me. The last time I was with her and her Mom, Mia was very stuck on her Momma and never was very really interested in coming to me. Today, however, she took my finger and wanted to go EVERYWHERE. If I sat down, she would pull me up and say "com'on Becky". She would crawl under things and wanted me to crawl under with her.....(let me tell, you....I know I'm getting old because I can't bend down that easily anymore or squat that low and walk!!). Some other kids wanted to play with her on the bigger play area and she goes "no" and started to grasp my legs. At one point she got herself cornered and the safest way down was sliding down the slide. She was so reluctant and kept saying "no no". I put her on my lap and sat down (yes I did it), while she kept saying "no" she held on to my arms and I said 'it's okay, baby". and then she stopped saying "no". We slid down and she started to giggle with excitement. She gave me a big hug at the end. She continued to hold my hand to the other end of the playground until we got to her Mom and got ready to leave. What a trusting little girl. It made me happy and joyful that she finally opened up her little heart and let me spend some time with her.
My drive back home and throughout the afternoon made me realize how important it is to ALWAYS trust in God no matter what. God delights in us whenever we trust in Him in whatever circumstances we find ourselves facing. I have found myself struggling with trusting God in many ways lately. I wonder at times why I face so many trials, especially the pain I go through on a daily basis. It's frustrating not knowing the source and the cure; it's hard to trust God, knowing He has a purpose for all of this and in due time it will be revealed. So, why can't I, like a little child, take God's finger, and let Him lead me, knowing that I shouldn't fear anything? God's Word reminds us He is there for us, promising to never leave or forsake us; all we (I) need to do is trust. Trust a small word......such a big meaning.
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