I have thought a lot today about how thankful I am for my childhood - there were problems I suppose like any other normal childhood. But I had so many things that some children don't have. I had a permanent roof over my head, always enough food, no abuse, security, love with cuddles, hugs, kisses, and "I love you." Even small things like being allowed to have a night light if I wanted it becomes something to remember and be thankful for.
To watch my new daughter-for-a-time light up when I ask to hug her and to feel her hold on as tightly as possible makes me realize how blessed I was. And I am thankful. Because of the love I was given, I am now able to pass on that love to another precious child.
I think we all could stand to be more thankful for the things that we have. We get so caught up in what we don't have but really we are blessed more than we know.
As a mother - I hope to instill that into the children who are in my home. I want them to be thankful for a little or a lot. I want them to learn that Jesus loves them more than anything and that He has blessed us with tons of blessings - material things, love, health, ect.
Just an update on the kids, they are doing really well together. They all are getting along and enjoying one another. They have their usual kid spats about toys. But they are sleeping well, eating well, and playing together. That is fun to watch.
We take one child back tomorrow. She has been a joy to have here so we will be sad to see her go. Having three children all the same age has been interesting. I will be ok with just having two :). I don't know if we will get another one soon or not. I guess that remains to be seen.
Thank you to my mom and dad though for raising me in safety and security and loving me through the good times and the bad times. Now to do the same and touch these kids lives for eternity!
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