Today is Thursday, January 26th, 2006; Karen's Korner #724

Still Jamie working on the Karens Korners.  I have spoken with my parents and they are having a great time.  I'm sure that she'll have a story or two to share in the upcoming weeks.  Today you will get a couple thoughts from me.

Tim, Molly (5 months), Luke (almost 2) and I went out for dinner this week to a mexican restaurant near our house.  It's a busy time with two small kids but they were both great.  We used a great many napkins and got a lot of assistance from our great waitress.  As we were paying our check, she asked if Luke could have a balloon.  We said yes and the first one popped on the ceiling of the restaurant.  The replacement came just as we were leaving and Luke was thrilled.

When we arrived home, I asked Luke if I could hold onto his balloon until we got inside our house.  He said, "No, Luke do it."  Not everything has to be a power struggle so I let him  decide.  We hadn't even left our detached garage when he accidently let go and the purple balloon floated to the ceiling. 

Instantly, the sad, crying face took over.  He wanted his balloon.  Tim was able to get a ladder and reach the balloon easily.  Luke and I were inside watching every move.  Such PEACE and JOY overtook Luke's face when he saw dad walk to the door with the balloon.  He said thank you and hugged him before playing with it and other toys until bedtime.

When I watch Luke, I think about my thoughts and emotions.  They may not be as obvious but they matter to God.  He rescues my treasures and returns them to me after I think that they are lost and out of reach.  I am so thankful for His goodness and faithfulness to me.  Hey, maybe I'm not so different than a 2 year old in God's eyes!

Have a great day!

 


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