One of the things that I love about this personal quest for gratitude in all things is the fact that my children have also enjoyed watching my journey to joyful thanksgiving. All day Jack has been asking me about what my grateful picture will be today. When I asked him why he was so curious he said, "Because I've seen a lot you could take pictures of- the girls rolling up the trashcans for you, the Valentine card I made for you, the kids in co-op making crafts." It seems he may be gaining gratitude vision of his own! As I was driving around running errands today, I had been wondering about my gratitude picture as well. Sometimes I get a little panicked that I've made this commitment, after all, December 31 is rather far away. Once in awhile, I entertain those little seeds of doubt, will I really see something every single day to offer up for thanksgiving? What a ridiculous lie. Just driving around town today, I was resting in His joy. In the midst of disappointments, crazy schedules, nagging headaches, and traffic lights, I am His and I am blessed. After confessing these thoughts and praising His faithfulness, I drove around the corner to see Jay and Jack playing ball. What a sweet sight! I love watching the relationship between my husband and my son. Besides being genetic clones, they have a bond completely foreign to the girls and myself. Body functions take on a whole new level of hilarity, wrestling is an everyday occurrence in which Mom yells, "Be gentle, he's just a little boy", and apparently you can participate in amazing father-son bonding without ever speaking but by simply holding a Wii remote in your hand battling side-by-side against Lego Darth Vader. Jack had no problem pointing out a few of my flaws last night (a wee bit snappish with the kids at times) but not his Daddy, nope Daddy was perfect; no complaints there! Of course, his human father will fail him, but I love that when Jay does fail he humbly points Jack to the Father who never fails. He models respect, kindness, serving, trusting and the humble pursuit of Christ. And he's taught him a few funny jokes along the way.....oh yeah, and how to make the most of those body functions. The joy of a father and a son.
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