Well, for my first blog I am sitting here battling the constant "thumping" of bass coming from the upstairs where all of the kids (age ranges from 10yrs. -16) have come to hang out. At first, this may sound like I would rather it be any other way that here at my house, but honestly, I would put up with anything (just about) to know my kids can have fun at home.
I was one of those kids that constantly wanted to be somewhere else, anywhere but my home. I remember the "cool" houses that we all wanted to hang out at and how the parents seemed virtually uneffected by our presence. I think that's why we liked it so much, it was safe but had the "feel" of independence.
So, as we parents begin to grow as our children's needs grow, lets try and remember that we can keep them safe AND allow them to grow as individuals. Kids need a safe place to be and grow. If we provide that for them it becomes part of who they are and who we are to them. The cost is minimal maybe an eardrum or two, but the prize... it is eternal.
Thank you God that you provide patience, understanding and willingness when I don't have it. Thank you for the blessing of being a Mom and that something as simple as enduring a time of eardrum busting, bass thumping "music" can leave a lifetime lesson of love on the heart of my child.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
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