Encouragement

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We all need encouragement from time to time. I find that usually it's my children who will do the thing that provides me the most encouragement. I think every parent questions whether they are doing the right thing; whether their children will develop a Godly character. Sometimes, I want to give up and then other times, like yesterday, they bless my socks off!

School was over for the day and I had to make a phone call which was going to take a while. When I got off the phone this is what I found...

Nathan & Stephen working on unassigned vocabulary words.

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I went to look for Emily because she was quiet and found her in my room, cleaning!
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Of course, when I told her how pleased and proud I was that she was cleaning for me, she said, "I couldn't take the mess anymore!" LOL

I love my kids!

Comments

  1. LynnFebruary 26, 2009 at 3:50 AM

    Your children are gorgeous :)

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  2. ElizabethdFebruary 26, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    Ahhh, how sweet! I'm sure there wasnt really a mess!

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  3. Mrs. Jane DoeFebruary 26, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    It is funny how we moms can all think alike and feel that we need to be the encourager for them, and we do, but it sure is nice when our children do things (from their hearts) that just encourage us beyond measure!

    God has certainly bless you and your husband with precious children!

    xo

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Terri ~

    That is so sweet ~ you are blessed with a wonderful family!

    Hope you have a blessed day!
    Sharon

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  5. Leah CourtneyFebruary 26, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    This was so sweet! Congratulations to their Mama for good teaching!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    There's nothing nicer than when kids do things like that without being asked...what a blessing! :)

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