Our house has been a little hole of hibernation for us this month.....the cold, frigid wintry temperatures have kept us close to home. We've enjoyed the comforts of quiet days and evenings here throughout January------even Princess Girl (your kitty cat) has taken refuge indoors with us for warmth. Today, was the warmest day in the past few days.
Maybe my fingers are finally thawing out to pen a few words........or maybe it's the little yellow sticky note with the words "Make a Little Hole for Me" scrolled across the square box. You, of course, came up with this phrase all on your own. The three of us------Daddy, you, & me were all in the kitchen one evening preparing dinner and getting a few laughs in....you were busy playing in the floor. My memory lapse doesn't remember with what but I do remember reaching for Daddy to embrace him in a hug. Just as I was beginning to relish the comfort of those strong arms around me, you stood up and said, "Hey, Leave a little hole for me!" and proceeded to squeeze in between us! You silly goose! We loved that moment-------and for me those little words just stuck. Thus, I scrolled their face value across a little memo and as they replayed in my mind..........I was consistently nudged by that small still voice to leave a little hole--------not only for you little one but for God. His hand is at work in our lives and just at the right moment, He moves mountains for us!
My mind, body, and soul move so quickly with the rhythms of the world and the fast paced nature of life. Yet, God calls me to Be Still, to listen. Thus, as we've had our health restored this month and as we've changed our schedule to fit our new needs for the year ahead of us, I've tried to slow down (a hard notion for Mommy--------you'll know what I mean one day because you too move in fast forward and your little brain doesn't rest nor do you miss a beat)!
I've crawled into bed a little earlier each night or maybe the truth is that I've fallen asleep before you and/or right after you! This is the first night that I've crawled out of bed after reading to you to enjoy a cup of decaffeinated coffee by the keyboard in weeks!
I've cleaned our home but haven't scrubbed from top to bottom--------I've just enjoyed working at the kitchen table with you next to my side coloring, creating, talking.........or just enjoyed having you help me prep oatmeal in a jar for breakfasts. We've used our time to shop for our family's needs. The two of us ventured to Kroger more than twice together this past week--------and two trips to Wal-Mart. Additionally, the two of us took a trip to Jackson last weekend for a big Sam's run for meat and more to stockpile for the rest of winter meals. And tonight the three of us took in a mini trip to Big Lots---------my goal was to save money shopping on items we will use this winter into spring. And we did but not before you grabbed a baby doll---------and convinced Daddy that you had to have her! Luckily, she only added $4 to our total shopping trip.
Although, this too you'll discover about Mommy-------she calculates every dollar to help eliminate debt, save for future endeavors, and have enough of the luxurious items we desire---------with enough left to help others in need around us (not necessarily in this order but in general I fill these holes with many thoughts). But tonight, I allowed Daddy to call the shots with that little baby doll you had to have-------I must remember to photograph all your baby dolls for you! I'm sure that you won't believe me 30 years down the road when I tell you that we had so many baby dolls living with us here on North Sampson Ave. And of course this reminds me, last night you were enjoying coloring in your Dora the Explorer coloring book--------as cartoons were playing in the background on the kitchen television screen. Daddy was floating about helping cook dinner or clean up-------and I was washing dishes! You asked for your Dora pillow pet. Daddy directed you to ask me. I evaded the question. You see this big-little hole of ours can't keep everything! Or maybe it is just me---------I can't have every toy and item you've ever received laying around here! I donated that little pillow pet to the mission last month before more toys and such arrived for Christmas. I try to eliminate what you don't touch but you like me love everything----------don't worry, Mommy eliminates her items too! And Daddy's-------less is more! If something comes in, something else must leave our house. It keeps me sane------or in control.
....back to reflecting on the importance of listening to that small still voice----------God's timing. I was reminded this week to leave a little hole for God too, after reading this Facebook status twice....
"God has perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and faith, but it's worth the wait."
Thus, if you ever have to----and you will: Hibernate in your little hole with a little patience and faith--------it will be worth the wait! WE have together this January and the blessings are unfolding......
As for Daddy and I---------we'll always make a little hole for you! You fit perfectly between our hearts--------you're entirely embraced by love little one!
Maybe my fingers are finally thawing out to pen a few words........or maybe it's the little yellow sticky note with the words "Make a Little Hole for Me" scrolled across the square box. You, of course, came up with this phrase all on your own. The three of us------Daddy, you, & me were all in the kitchen one evening preparing dinner and getting a few laughs in....you were busy playing in the floor. My memory lapse doesn't remember with what but I do remember reaching for Daddy to embrace him in a hug. Just as I was beginning to relish the comfort of those strong arms around me, you stood up and said, "Hey, Leave a little hole for me!" and proceeded to squeeze in between us! You silly goose! We loved that moment-------and for me those little words just stuck. Thus, I scrolled their face value across a little memo and as they replayed in my mind..........I was consistently nudged by that small still voice to leave a little hole--------not only for you little one but for God. His hand is at work in our lives and just at the right moment, He moves mountains for us!
My mind, body, and soul move so quickly with the rhythms of the world and the fast paced nature of life. Yet, God calls me to Be Still, to listen. Thus, as we've had our health restored this month and as we've changed our schedule to fit our new needs for the year ahead of us, I've tried to slow down (a hard notion for Mommy--------you'll know what I mean one day because you too move in fast forward and your little brain doesn't rest nor do you miss a beat)!
I've crawled into bed a little earlier each night or maybe the truth is that I've fallen asleep before you and/or right after you! This is the first night that I've crawled out of bed after reading to you to enjoy a cup of decaffeinated coffee by the keyboard in weeks!
I've cleaned our home but haven't scrubbed from top to bottom--------I've just enjoyed working at the kitchen table with you next to my side coloring, creating, talking.........or just enjoyed having you help me prep oatmeal in a jar for breakfasts. We've used our time to shop for our family's needs. The two of us ventured to Kroger more than twice together this past week--------and two trips to Wal-Mart. Additionally, the two of us took a trip to Jackson last weekend for a big Sam's run for meat and more to stockpile for the rest of winter meals. And tonight the three of us took in a mini trip to Big Lots---------my goal was to save money shopping on items we will use this winter into spring. And we did but not before you grabbed a baby doll---------and convinced Daddy that you had to have her! Luckily, she only added $4 to our total shopping trip.
Although, this too you'll discover about Mommy-------she calculates every dollar to help eliminate debt, save for future endeavors, and have enough of the luxurious items we desire---------with enough left to help others in need around us (not necessarily in this order but in general I fill these holes with many thoughts). But tonight, I allowed Daddy to call the shots with that little baby doll you had to have-------I must remember to photograph all your baby dolls for you! I'm sure that you won't believe me 30 years down the road when I tell you that we had so many baby dolls living with us here on North Sampson Ave. And of course this reminds me, last night you were enjoying coloring in your Dora the Explorer coloring book--------as cartoons were playing in the background on the kitchen television screen. Daddy was floating about helping cook dinner or clean up-------and I was washing dishes! You asked for your Dora pillow pet. Daddy directed you to ask me. I evaded the question. You see this big-little hole of ours can't keep everything! Or maybe it is just me---------I can't have every toy and item you've ever received laying around here! I donated that little pillow pet to the mission last month before more toys and such arrived for Christmas. I try to eliminate what you don't touch but you like me love everything----------don't worry, Mommy eliminates her items too! And Daddy's-------less is more! If something comes in, something else must leave our house. It keeps me sane------or in control.
....back to reflecting on the importance of listening to that small still voice----------God's timing. I was reminded this week to leave a little hole for God too, after reading this Facebook status twice....
"God has perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and faith, but it's worth the wait."
Thus, if you ever have to----and you will: Hibernate in your little hole with a little patience and faith--------it will be worth the wait! WE have together this January and the blessings are unfolding......
As for Daddy and I---------we'll always make a little hole for you! You fit perfectly between our hearts--------you're entirely embraced by love little one!
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