What it should be
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hildhood should be…
Warm safe nights inside your bedroom, playing make believe with your little brother, making horses out of legos, giggling and being told they're loved by their parents.
Childhood isn't always that, though.
Childhood should be…
Starting each morning with a full belly, a long hug and kiss and being told they're smart and special.
Childhood isn't always that, though.
Childhood should be…
Enjoying good health, when the worst pain you feel is the common cold and flu or a broken bone.
{So many are dying of AIDS and diseases from the very water their bodies need so desperately.}
Childhood isn't always that, though.
Childhood is that for my children, but I know countless other Mother's who aren't able to provide that for their children. And countless other children all over the world don't even have a Mother to try and provide a safe and loving childhood for. Children who are homeless, living on the streets, starving and cold and longing for safety and warmth and love.
I take the time to relish the childhood I'm providing my children. And to also look back on my childhood, look past the moments of pain, and be thankful for the good there was.
The blessings in my life spur me on to be a blessing to others. Isn't that, after all, what God intends for His people? For us to be blessed so that we may be a blessing to others?
If you'd like some ideas of how to be a blessing to others in need, please read my 'Make a Difference' page.
And I encourage you to look past the overwhelm that Motherhood often brings and realize what a difference you're making in your child's life. Because many children don't have even an ounce of what our children have in the loving lives we've built for them.
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Nell your post bring tears in my eyes!
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What a great post!
I needed this post today. Today has been very overwhelming as we readjust to life at home after visiting out of state grandparents. Thanks, Nell.
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Nicely done Nell
A wonderful reminder.
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This needs to be published in some of those parenting magazines.
Truly beautiful, and SO TRUE, Nell. Thank you.
I have to thank you, somewhat selfishly, too.
I really needed to read this. Yesterday I had a rough day, because I was all "I'm a crappy mother, bla bla bla". Do you know why? Because my 2yo isn't potty trained yet and my 5yo can't fully tie his own shoes.
It seems so silly now.
Like you said, it's time to relish what IS. What SHOULD be.
Your post was a blessing for me. Thank you.
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Beautiful! No one could say it better!
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Beautiful post, Nell. Most people get involved in charities, because of an adult they know that is or were going through some sort of disease. We do tend to forget the children. They go through some of the same ailments that adults do.
The difference is that the young children have their whole lives ahead of them. There are so many things that a young child has yet to experience. As adults, we have experienced a lot of things that a child may never get to do or feel. That bums me out.
Good way to help us all remember the children in all this. Thank you for the post.
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Wonderful post, makes me want to go squeeze my boys!
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This really is what childhood should be. It isn't what mine was like – but there was still an awful lot of good in my childhood – and I do like you – look past the pain to the good while cherishing what I'm able to give my children.
On another note… I tried to email you and your contact form said that I was spam
… send me a note if you get a chance please – crazydogcreative [at] gmail [dot] com.
Thanks!
Jenn
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Beautiful. Loved reading this!
Well said, Nell! I truly believe that by taking care of and providing for your own family you can make a world of difference.
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