After a long time, our landlord fixed our fireplace today. When Luke got home, he was excited to see it and came and asked when we could use it. Rather than telling him that I thought we’d try it out tonight, I asked him when he wanted to use it. He thought for a minute, asked me why I was asking him, and then said he wanted to use it tonight. My point, of course, in giving him “the choice” was that I was pretty certain he would say tonight and I thought he would like thinking that we would because he asked for it. In other words, I thought his happiness would be increased because he received his request.
I wonder if God is ever like that.
I’m sure you made Luke very happy to fulfill his request. Sometimes it is nice to get what we ask for.
I hope you enjoyed the warm fire. Tell Kelli “Hello” for me. Will write soon.
Todd,
Thanks for sharing little bits of advice, reminders, and parenting tips like that. I always learn so much from them. Yesterday I was reminded so much of that time 4 years ago when I was in Israel. Four years ago tomorrow I first landed in Israel. Four years ago in April, I went to Hadassah Hospital to see Katie Grace when she was born. Yesterday, I was back at Hadassah seeing Abner and Johanna’s son. He’s adorable, and yet one more perfect example of the amazing creativeness and perfection of our God and His plan! Our God is so great!
It’s freezing here in Israel. Beautiful and sunny, but windy. I’ll pretend I’m warm and sitting by your nice fireplace. Tell your family I said hi…if they remember me. Miss you guys!
TODD…YOU ARE THE BEST DAD! I love that story/advice. Your SP07 kids are back at it….and having another”reunion” this weekend. It never stops! Great memories!
hmmm…i like that idea!