Well, it happened. I knew that eventually I would forget to set my alarm and I don't naturally wake up at 6:30am so I knew that if I did forget we would definitely be very late for school.
I rolled over and forced my eyes open to check the clock, it was 7:35am. I screamed "Field Trip!" Today is Hallie's first field trip. Of all the days to sleep in!
The next 15-20 minutes are a blur. I put some clothes on, rushed upstairs and encouraged the girls to move very, very quickly. Hallie was so worried and on the verge of tears, she did not want to be late! We rushed about, getting dressed, combing hair, making lunch, brushing teeth etc. It was a mad house! At one point I rushed around the corner yelling to Megan to put on her shoes and stopped mid-sentence when I found Hallie on the front room floor kneeling in prayer.
I stopped and just stared for a moment. In all of this chaos and worry Hallie stopped and prayed for help. I was filled with warmth and gratitude for my beautiful, sweet children. I am often humbled by the lessons I learn from them.
How thankful I am to know that when they leave the shelter of our home they are not alone and are protected by a loving Heavenly Father and they can always go to Him for help.
Hallie stood up and smiled and was giggly and happy the rest of the way to school. She didn't miss the field trip and everything turned out just fine. I guess all it took was a little prayer. Thanks for the reminder Hallie.
P.S. On the way home from the school Megan told me she thought Campbell's full name should be Campbell Bubba Spitter-up Carrot Grubbs. Sounds good to me Mega-moo hunny-bun sweety-pie Grubbs.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Just a reminder
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Oh, that brought a tear to my eye (a few actually). What a tender experience. What tender children you have!! They are examples to me!
This happens on a regular basis... I start reading a post and having a few tears and Jeff asks me what is wrong and then asks 'what does Kathryn's blog say?" and I start to read it aloud and can't get through it and he has to come read it himself:`(
Then he says... AH, do you miss your sister? or... your girls? or something of the sort and I frown and nod, yes!
Warmed my heart this morning. Thank you for sharing. EXACTLY what I needed today. I'll go get a kleenex now.
You've got more than a few moms crying - I got a few tears as well. What a sweet girl - what a great experience. I'm still getting the weird experiences like, "Mom, I think I'm going to marry Jesus." What in the world do you say to that? (You can guess which of my children said that.)
Marla,
I have to laugh about the "marriage" comment. Andrew told me once that he wished he was dead becuase he could be with Jesus and he seemed alot nicer than i was..
Kathryn, that is an awesome story, I'm glad that she had a great day at school
I guess I'm going to have to give up the name "World's Best Blog" on mine so you can have it where it belongs.
Sure love you guys. Give Hallie a little tickle from the tickle monster for me.
I Love you guys!
Grandpa Law
oh look i'm not the only one...kathryn i'm balling like a child over here! the spirit of children is awesome and as a mom you know you are doing something right that she would think to pray. see you soon
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