(This was in my poorly neglected blog's draft folder. With some extra time this weekend, I am attending to this forgotten blog and found this. I added the pictures and am hitting publish now, but it is a letter from June 1, 2010)
Dear K,
I am sitting on the sofa listening to a talk about The Influence of Older Children on Younger Ones by Dr. S. M. Davis. It was listed in my homeschool workshop choices for a conference I am heading to in 2 weeks. By listening to it, I am freeing up some time at the conference to hear something else.
I couldn't help but think about what a blessing you are to our family and to your siblings. The ability to encourage, support, love, protect and praise your siblings comes so naturally from your heart.
In fact, today was your little sister's first day of swim team practice. You filled a gift bag with gifts for her. You included a paper doll that you created, complete with three interchangable bathing suits and a pool to swim in.
You gathered the rest of us around to sing, "Happy First Day of Swim Team". And we all encouraged her.
Seriously, my child, you make your mommy look bad. I have no clue what I would do without you to celebrate and praise these little moments in the lives of your siblings!
And when I suggested daddy come get T after her practice and bring you for yours, you both FREAKED OUT! You were both so excited to watch one another.
You sat on the side of the pool and watched T during her practice. You were the supportive, encouraging, and amazing big sister. And she followed your loving example and did the same thing.
The beauty of the relationship you two are developing makes me so happy. And it is you, the older sister, who is encouraging and modelling that relationship for her.
Your daddy and I are so thankful for the evidence of God's Holy Spirit that we see at work in your life. He has given you such a relational spirit of encouragment and love. May He continue to develop it in your willing heart.
Love,
Mommy
Dear K,
I am sitting on the sofa listening to a talk about The Influence of Older Children on Younger Ones by Dr. S. M. Davis. It was listed in my homeschool workshop choices for a conference I am heading to in 2 weeks. By listening to it, I am freeing up some time at the conference to hear something else.
I couldn't help but think about what a blessing you are to our family and to your siblings. The ability to encourage, support, love, protect and praise your siblings comes so naturally from your heart.
In fact, today was your little sister's first day of swim team practice. You filled a gift bag with gifts for her. You included a paper doll that you created, complete with three interchangable bathing suits and a pool to swim in.
You gathered the rest of us around to sing, "Happy First Day of Swim Team". And we all encouraged her.
Seriously, my child, you make your mommy look bad. I have no clue what I would do without you to celebrate and praise these little moments in the lives of your siblings!
And when I suggested daddy come get T after her practice and bring you for yours, you both FREAKED OUT! You were both so excited to watch one another.
You sat on the side of the pool and watched T during her practice. You were the supportive, encouraging, and amazing big sister. And she followed your loving example and did the same thing.
The beauty of the relationship you two are developing makes me so happy. And it is you, the older sister, who is encouraging and modelling that relationship for her.
Your daddy and I are so thankful for the evidence of God's Holy Spirit that we see at work in your life. He has given you such a relational spirit of encouragment and love. May He continue to develop it in your willing heart.
Love,
Mommy
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1 comments:
Your daughter reminds me a lot of my oldest daughter. What a blessing she is to our family- a shepherd's heart.
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