Walking In the Way

Posted on | April 6, 2009 | 4 Comments

Dear NM,

I’m so happy to have another wonderful thing you did to write about. It might not seem like a huge deal to you, but it was such a clear sign to me of how much you are growing in your walk in Christ.

Yesterday, I was very tired after coming home from the retreat but I was more thant pleased about the flowers you, your brother and your Abba had worked so hard to plant.

Then I had to take you to your second game that day. I have no idea where you got the energy, but it’s amazing that you have so much. It was such a joy to see you playing so hard. I know how badly you wanted to be goalie or even striker, but you have let that go and have completely embraced your role as defender. And what an awesome job you do! You are such a great part of the team and you showed it yesterday (even under all that sun and pressure).

But that’s not the best part.

During your break, I heard your teammate T saying some unkind things about your other teammate J. He wouldn’t quit, either. J finally got up and sat under the shade of the tree. You were listening, then watching at their going back and forth—T wasn’t kind at all—and you were silent. But after J walked away, you followed him. You put your ball down next to him and just sat there. J may have been talking still, I don’t remember, but I do remember watching you and how you just comforted him by being near and being a good listener. I’m so proud to be the mom to someone who is full of godly compassion!

My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice…” Proverbs 23:15

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4 Responses to “Walking In the Way”

  1. khi
    April 6th, 2009 @ 3:16 am

    awwwww…this made me all teary-eyed. What a blessing he is :-)

  2. phisch
    April 6th, 2009 @ 12:39 pm

    He’s such a good kid. He has a good handle on what’s important.

  3. Anna Hornbostel
    April 6th, 2009 @ 10:00 pm

    You’re such a good friend, NM!

    And you’re a pretty good mom if I may say :)

  4. phisch
    April 7th, 2009 @ 12:09 am

    Awww thanks Anna, but it’s all the Lord’s work!

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