The other night I was putting the boys to bed. After the usual routine I kiss them each goodnight before leaving. On this particular night I whispered in each child's ear something that I was grateful for that they did that day. I told Braydon, "Thank you for being silly and laughing with me at lunch today and thank you for being such a great helper when I needed you". When I went to leave he started to cry. I asked him what was wrong and if my words has made him sad. He said, "I liked what you said, that is why I am crying!" It struck me how powerful my words are. Even a six year old can be moved by a kind word. Seeing my son, who is constantly reassured and complimented, crying over a compliment made me think of all the kids who never get to hear such things. It is incredibly powerful that those who are helping the disabled, or those who have a foster child, or those who work in a nursing home have the opportunity to whisper in their ears... and they may be the only person who ever does. Those words, I am sure, are literally life changing. This provides reassurance that we are progressing on a life-changing journey, and encourages me even more to continue down this path, a path that will hopefully add another child to my line of little boys to whom I am able to speak powerful words of truth and love. By God's grace, a heart will be changed for good.
"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones". Proverbs 15:241/27/2014 It's interesting how our kids process the information about adoption that we have shared with them. Braydon especially, remembers seeing a growing belly before a baby arrives. When we talk to them we explain, "Some other girls have babies in their bellies but they need help, so we will be the mom and dad"... they ask a few questions and then quickly the questions morph into, "If I had no heel could I walk?", "Is there police stuff in heaven?", or "Where's Elmo's house?" Then off we go on a rabbit trail. I think that their young age gives them a different perspective. If we say this is just a different way to have a baby, then they are fine with that. Our three boys hang on our every word, they trust us to prepare them for life and for what is ahead. Sadly, I am reminded of this truth every time I say something harsh or out of anger. Recently, I was reminded of the power behind our words in a more positive light...
The other night I was putting the boys to bed. After the usual routine I kiss them each goodnight before leaving. On this particular night I whispered in each child's ear something that I was grateful for that they did that day. I told Braydon, "Thank you for being silly and laughing with me at lunch today and thank you for being such a great helper when I needed you". When I went to leave he started to cry. I asked him what was wrong and if my words has made him sad. He said, "I liked what you said, that is why I am crying!" It struck me how powerful my words are. Even a six year old can be moved by a kind word. Seeing my son, who is constantly reassured and complimented, crying over a compliment made me think of all the kids who never get to hear such things. It is incredibly powerful that those who are helping the disabled, or those who have a foster child, or those who work in a nursing home have the opportunity to whisper in their ears... and they may be the only person who ever does. Those words, I am sure, are literally life changing. This provides reassurance that we are progressing on a life-changing journey, and encourages me even more to continue down this path, a path that will hopefully add another child to my line of little boys to whom I am able to speak powerful words of truth and love. By God's grace, a heart will be changed for good.
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AuthorJo and I met when we were 15 and we have been married for 9 years. We have three boys, Braydon, Milo, and Luca. Archives
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