My Gifts from God

My kids have been one of the biggest cheerleaders in my weight loss and I give my success to the Lord. Today I give glory to them and my heavenly father. God has given me the strength to overcome a lot of obstacles in my life. He has been the rock in my life over the last few months, that have been a little more challenging that usual. I really felt God's blessing through both of my children this weekend.

Saturday, Hunter and Maddie started their first bowling league. Hunter was placed on a team with not one but two people with developmental disabilities. One of the girls is 27 and her mom refers to her as a 27 year old trapped in a 10 year old's body. Since the Hunter and Maddie were small, I have always told them that God makes everyone different. I was proud of Hunter who did not even think twice that both of these people were much different than him. He even helped this young women with her ball when she was struggling to lift it out of the ball return. I felt like a very proud parent.


Today, I was equally blessed as we exited 55 on the way to my parent's house. It is not unusual to sight to see a homeless person out on the corner. Today, was no exception. There was a man standing there holding the sign that he was homeless and hungry. I usually give them a dollar or hand them some sort of food in my car but I had nothing. I know what most of you are thinking "He is just going to go out and buy drug or booze." or "He probably has money and he is just pretending to be homeless." However, it is not our place to judge. God knows our intention when giving generously to others and what the person does with the money is their issue with God. At the moment when I am feeling bad I have nothing to give this poor man, Maddie pipes up because she read his sign and says "Aw, that man is homeless. God bless Him!" I did not feel bad anymore because it became a moment when we could pray God's blessing over this man.

There are times when I wonder if my kids are absorbing anything from AWANA's and Sunday School. Or if my Christian values are rubbing off on them. Well...I think God answered that question. I have two pretty awesome kids...who sometimes have off days. :)