Last Thursday Kid Two came running into the house crying, nearly hysterically (never a good sign).
"What's wrong?!" I said as my blood pressure began to rise, convinced something was really wrong. He couldn't stop crying long enough to tell me. "Honey, did something happen to you?" Still sobbing, no end in sight, he replied, "I don't want to talk about it, you'll just ground me." (a sure sign we're getting ready to 'talk about it').
The story goes like this: (as I've been told by my oldest)
Apparently Kid Two and his buddy were horsing around on the schoolbus (hard to imagine, I know) and his friend hit his head on the metal edge of the window. (ouch). The young bus driver, taking notice of the bloody event from her rear-view mirror, radioed transportation dispatch in a panic -- "I've got a kid bleeding from the head. I need help NOW!" Well, that's a nice way to keep kids calm, eh? Kids began crying and freaking out as the bus pulled over at the Sonic to wait for help.
Enter the scene: 1 ambulance, 2 fire trucks, 1 police car, 1 principal, several teachers, the bleeder's mom... (I wasn't there...I've just heard...) And my little guy is convinced he'll be in "juvie" by nightfall. The injured was taken to the hospital where I later spoke to his mother. In the end, it only required 3 stitches and a lot of TLC. Crises averted. (For about 3 1/2 minutes I knew I was getting sued!!)
Kid Two was devasted and couldn't stop crying. I went by his room and heard him crying on his bed. I recited my speech about how it was an accident and how self-control is so important...and when we sin...and...blah...blah...blah... He responded, "accident or not, I still hurt my friend." Was this remorse? (Thank you Jesus!) It was a little tough to tell - we work a lot on "responsibility for our actions."
Later in the evening when it was time for reading, he said "I think I'll just read my Bible tonight. I just feel like I need to read it." (I nearly cried) - "What story? I'll help you find it." He said, "The one where Jesus died on the cross for my sin." (Then I did tear up.)
Is he getting it? Is this parenting thing really going to work? !
Oh Father, hide your word in his heart and direct his steps toward you!
7 comments:
Holy cow, he is getting it! Oh, it's moments like these that make you think you can be a mother.
I love the way you took me on the journey with you. Amazing writing, sister.
Oh my word! What a tender heart! I think he's getting it! Thank you Jesus!
I'll be praying this send him in the path where he doesn't have to make a mistake to get it right! :) He really is growing up, Kim. He's getting it. All your hard work is paying off. Too bad it's not in real money
This is an amazing story and will share it with my kids. You are doing your job little lady!
Oh, yeah....he's getting it! You're so intentional about teaching him, why wouldn't he? You are my definition of a HOME educator! Love your heart, Kim!
what an amazing story... praise God! He is getting it and thank you for sharing your journey!
*tears*. Great story. Poor little guy. I betcha he'll remember this incident forever...and that's a good thing, because his focus is in the right place.
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