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Sounds of Childhood

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SOUNDS OF CHILDHOOD

Peanut butter faces, handprints on the wall.

I see them running through the house, playing with a ball.

All the sounds of childhood,

fill my home with lovely noise,

But someday they’ll grow up , move on,

Have their own little girls and boys.

So for now I will enjoy the ones God has given me.

I will count my blessings every day…….

For I am blessed indeed!

(written by: Jean Lockwood 1997)

Blessings, something we can so easily overlook or take for granted. Each day we see more blessings than we could count, but do we notice them? Do we take the time to appreciate a hug from a 7 year old? Do we listen and take the time to realize how blessed we are when a teenager actually has a converstion with us? Especially when they seem to enjoy it?
Do we count it joy, or a burden…when it is actually a blessing to be at the playground with our kids?
Are we always in such a hurry that we overlook the “little” things?
It is the little things that create memories that we will want to hold on to forever.
One my little blessings is sitting on my lap as I write this, he just woke up and is wanting to cuddle with mommy. I am thankful for this time, but how often have I taken the time to be thankful? These moments won’t last forever, I pray that I will have an awareness of each blessing today, and take the time to thank God for them.
God bless you today, and may He help you to see those blessings for what they are.

Jean


Posted in General on June 4th, 2007

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  1. Kim Says:
    June 4th, 2007 at 3:02 pm

    This is a wonderful poetic entry! It expresses a lot of gratitude for what you already have. I enjoyed reading it. Enjoy your gifts!

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