A Little Boy and the Beginning of the Week Prayer

This summer I visited my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson

in Dallas, Texas.

We spent an afternoon at my son-in-law's mother and step-dad's.

They had a generously sized sand box built for their first grandchild.

It probably makes the top five in his list of favorite activities.

He loves his trucks too.

She's my first-born. 

When her brother came along, she showed some jealousy.

Then she too fell for the blond-haired, brown-eyed boy

with the ready smile

and the shy disposition.

A little mother was 'born'

and she's a natural.

She has helped raise many children in her 34 years (soon to be 35).

Now after waiting for life to reach a point

when a child would have a stay-at-home mother,

she had this 'little' guy.

He has a ready smile

and the sweetest disposition.

I've written about him before

as I've also done with my other four grandchildren

who live here in Ohio.

This is a favorite picture of him.  He's quite the quiet observer.

Not much passes his notice.

His eyes speak of deep thoughts.

He's a good and healthy eater--mostly vegetarian,

a lover of all sorts of beans.

Bread is a favorite and as good a treat as any cookie.

He has not had any sugar---any desserts.

Why even go there?

So far he knows not what he's missing.

This is precious to me: my daughter enjoying being this guy's mother

with him basking in the loving attention.

This was at Grandma Kim's and Papa John's (the owners of the sandbox).

I am now putting together a box of toys and books that fit his age.

I'm sorting through all those I have accumulated for the other four

along with the ones I kept from my children's play days.

I am  so looking forward to the 'mess'!

Why this post?

They will arrive in Ohio Monday and will be at my home Wednesday night

for a 'ham' Thanksgiving dinner.

Her brother and his family will be here also.

Five munchkins and six adults

in this tiny home.

The noise will be music to my ears

and joy to my soul.

Please pray for their safe journey through the skies.

Now for the Beginning of the Week Prayer:

From one of Stormie Omartian's book of prayers.

Dear Lord,

Give me a heart so full of Your love and peace

that I only speak words that bring life and not death to the people

and situations I am addressing.

Let the words of my mouth always be wise and fair.

May Your laws and commandments be so engraved on my heart

that goodness and righteousness are the fruit of my lips.

I know that I will always be on solid ground with You,

and I will not get off the path You have for me,

if I live Your way.

Help me to carefully guard the words I speak so that they always glorify You.

Amen.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue,

and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:21

At some point I hope to update you on the situation with these six boys

who have been causing trouble.

Our principal is working with us,

 but there are some issues that demand sensitivity and patience.

Meanwhile, please continue to pray for me and the rest of the staff

as we rise to the challenge.

Blessings to you all as you begin the new week!