My good friend from my last Bible study responded to my plea for the book I was wanting, The Disciplines of a Godly Woman, so David and I walked over to her house last night together to go get it from her. We enjoyed a good walk over there, just talking and having some great conversation. Plus I love the fact that he still holds my hand when we walk together. (I will so miss that someday!) It was actually very convicting to see how much my little guy just wanted to talk now that he had my undivided attention away from my computer and all the social media that I can so quickly attach myself to. We got to my friend's house, got the book, and stayed there just talking to her for a bit. Then we left to walk home so we could make it before it got dark.
As we turned the corner just after leaving her house, I told David how excited I was to start reading the book. He asked why, so I told him that not only is it going to help me become more disciplined, but I also was looking forward to the connection it will give me with Mercedes, the lady that Julian is living with now. I am reading The Purpose Driven Life along with Julian (I gave him the audio version), and now I will be reading The Disciplines of a Godly Woman with her. (Plus I'm reading through at least three other books right now, on top of preparing to teach Esther....). Anyway, David responded again by asking, "But how is this book going to help you, Mom?" Before I could even answer, he gave me the most priceless compliment he ever could have given me, one that I will strive daily to live up to. "You're already the best example there is of a person who worships God." Wow. That little boy really is watching and learning. I sure do adore him and thank God for giving him to me. Just a week or so ago, I said, "You are just so adorable. How did I get so lucky to get a kid as adorable as you?" He looked at me and said, "Because you were faithful to God, so He gave me to you."
We may have our issues at times as parents of a preadolescent, but he sees what we prioritize with our time and energy. Kids are always watching. May I always remember that.
About Me
- Rachelle D Alspaugh
- I've been married to my husband, Michael, for almost 25 years. I'm a mom to a biological son and an adopted son from Colombia, and I'm also a spiritual mom to my adopted son's older brother, who I claim as a son in my heart. I'm bilingual and love to work with and relate to Spanish-speaking children and families. I've been a teacher to students from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures for the last 20+ years. I'm also an author and a certified Biblical counselor. I'm in a new empty nest season in a new location far from where I raised my boys, so I'm definitely in a stage of rediscovering myself, my interests, and my purpose.
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