Isn't it beautiful!?! And it was so unexpected!!!
So that's my anniversary story...on to other things... For the past two nights, Chicken Little has slept all night long. Well from 8:30-9:00pm to 4:00-4:30am, but I consider that all night. She's been waking up for a feeding at 4am and then joining us in our bed afterwards. You know, I always said my child would never sleep with me, but there is something so comforting about having my family all in one bed together. And besides, it's not like we don't have the room. So there we are, from left to right, Chicken Little, Mama Hen, and Papa Rooster. All curled up together. It just feels so RIGHT.
Then when I get up for my morning shower, there lays Papa Rooster and Chicken Little. And in that moment tears fill my eyes and I thank God for the beautiful family He's given to me. Yes, he let me borrow this family for our short time here. Just for me!! He really does love me, doesn't' He? He has entrusted this family to me, to honor Him through my love, care, devotion, and adoration I give my family.
As daddy wakes up baby, and they begin to play, I sit staring. Staring at this beautiful father-daughter bond that will hold fast for years to come. I can already see Chicken Little, 4-5 years old, following daddy around. Stepping in his footsteps. As she follows in those footprints we leave behind, I pray we are leading her down the path to God. I pray we are Godly parents and she learns from watching us. After all, Papa Rooster always says, "A good leader, leads by example."
I've never thought about it until now, but parenthood is a lot like marriage. You take the same vows....for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. A covenant entered under God. Something that needs continues work and devotion!!!
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