Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Blessed for My Quiver

Psalm 127:3& 5
3 "Sons are a heritage from the LORD,
children a reward from him.
5 Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them."


I am one of those proud moms who rarely missed a game, who cheered "cheerfully" as our sons and daughter played sports, performed in the bands, and cheered at High School Football Games.

I was one of those front row parents taking pictures at Elementary School Choir Performances, Spelling Bees, Tropicana Speeches, Dance Recitals, and Little League Games. I eagerly went to Cheer Competitions, and Drum Corp. Events, and anywhere else our children adventures led me.

The other evening, Jim and I had the opportunity to see the Army Band perform on Vilano Beach Pier, and what a Performance they did! Hats off to those men and women who not only Serve our Country with their talents but also those who are willing to SERVE, period. Even though I knew our youngest was far, far away in South Korea, I still felt like i wanted to support these young men and women, for his sake.

I remember, years ago, as our oldest son was big in the percussion field growing up, I secretly (and at times verbally, so I'm told)longed to see him play for the United States Army Band and for our President. As I've quickly learned, my dreams were not the same as his dreams and that's okay.

Each of our children, has his/her own personality, his/her own goal, his/her own adventure to follow. What is good for mom, is not always the best for them.
I wanted our daughter to have a dozen babies by now, our middle son to be a Preacher, and our youngest to still be home! But guess what? None of them did as I desired either.

Our children are now Young adults, and doing great things. And I look at them with an even greater love and respect as I did back then. I am proud of them for the choices they've made and things they are accomplishing.

They will always be my "Pride and Joy", my "Blessings from God", my "Heritage" And I thank God every day for filling my quiver full! I am truly, truly blessed!
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