Precious

Tonight I was reminded of how precious our children are. Our lives are so busy and *daily* , we don't always get the chance to just appreciate the wonderful gift of parenthood. Believe me, today had many moments of dredging through the trenches of being a Mom. But tonight...in the quietness of the evening...I was gently reminded of the preciousness of a child.

Precious (according to dictinary.com)

• of high price or great value; very valuable or costly
• dear; beloved
• darling

These were just a few that I noted from the definition. So true. Children require so much and yet so little all at the same time. Tonight I sat on the floor, kneeling next to Tristen, just stroking her hair and praying the fainting would pass. A regular occurrence after a long day. (see this post) Knowing that there is little I can do to make her feel any better, but I would take the pain myself if I could. Praying that God's grace would make it pass quickly, all the well knowing that she must feel awful.

These precious children that God has given to us. I am willing to pay the high price that it takes to raise them. They are so dear and beloved to me. How thankful I am that they have a safe, loving home. I am thinking of all those orphans who are waiting to go home to a permanent family.

And yet, I am again reminded, that God loves them even more. They are more precious to Him than to me. Something my mind can hardly comprehend.

Precious...adored...beloved...cherished...treasured...valued...child