For the second time this week, my 11-1/2 year old son has said to me, "Mom, I like this girl..." and then he goes on to ask me a question or two about "liking girls." While the Invisible Me DESPERATELY wants to squint my eyes and point my boney little finger in his face and demand he "keep it in his pants until he's got a legal Mrs.", I realize that is not at all necessary at this stage in the game. It's possible the Invisible Me overreacts from time to time.
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He just wants to know if it's okay to like her.
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Oh man, here we go. A new chapter in life. Close the one that starts "Someday you'll like girls and..." and open the one that begins, "Now that you're older..."
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I'll not share his side of the conversation. He's older now, and that's private.
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This morning at Bible Study, Robin mentioned how we read the word over and over and over and at the right time, the Spirit calls to mind the word we may need to share with someone else. That someone else is often one of my precious guys.
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I reminded him again that this girl he likes has already been picked out to be someone's wife. And most likely, given what I know about life, it may not be him. But she already belongs to someone. Likewise, I told him he already has a wife waiting to belong to him someday.
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I wish you could have seen his eyes light up at the realization that God already has the love of his life chosen - and that somewhere in this world, a mom and dad are praying for Kid One to love their daughter with all of his heart. I've told him before about his future wife but tonight he started to get it. I hope he remembers that for the rest of his life.
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So much more of that conversation I would love to share with you, but I can't. Bummer.
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He scurried off to bed and I just stood in the hallway and wiped my now-wet cheeks. I was reminded of the importance of praying for the wives of my sons. I haven't done that enough - and it's serious business.
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Do you pray for the spouses of your children? Do you pray with them for their future spouse? It matters. It matters big time.
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(Thanks for my mom and my mother in law for time spent praying for Chad and I.)
12 comments:
SHWOW!!! Thanks for that sweet story and fabulous reminder of what I need to be praying for my kiddos for. I constantly am praying for protection, love, guidance, etc....but am reminded that they will not be little for long. Thanks sweet Kim for the greatest wording that I want to use to share with my kids the day that the "like" someone. You are always inspiring me! Hugs and missed ya this mornin'!
You are such a sweet mommy. I learned so much today from you girls.
Thank you so much for this post. I know I will have that same conversation in just a couple of years with my Kiddo (even though right now he still gags at every thought of girls). How beautifully spoken to your son. Thank you also for the reminder to be praying for his wife.
Oh no... I am scared of this day in my house. I need to archive this post so I have a reference!!!
You are a GREAT mom! So intentional, so loving. Your men are blessed!
How wonderful that your son opened up to you like this and what great words you had for him. I hope I remember it when my own son reaches this age. I'll need to start praying toward that end now.
Yes, I do pray for my daughter's future husbands, but not as often as I should probably.
Wow. This is really good. I love the way you explained things to him. (The part you could tell us anyway.) I'm going to use that someday.
And I think I need to start praying for Shiloh's future husband now. It's just hard to think about since she's barely potty-trained. :)
You are such a good mom, kim. I do pray for their spouses, but not as often as I should. I kinda go in spurts. Thanks for the reminder.
Oh my! How I needed this post. Matthew is only 9, but already talks about girls... I've said the same thing to him before about God having a wife for him. I think praying for her is a wonderful idea! Thanks!
Girl! I've been away from my computer for about a week, but just today while training for my 5K (hehehehe, I really am) I prayed for my future daughter and son in laws. It is sooooo important, you will realize this as your boys get older and start liking a lot of girls!!! or maybe that is just my son!
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