My sister was in town with her kids so the boys and I visited with her, her kids, my mom and brother on Saturday. We were a pretty close family when we were young but we grew up, had families of our own and my sisters moved a few hours away so we don't see each other often anymore. It is a nice, refreshing break when we can actually get together. We didn't have long, just a few hours but it made my weekend a lot brighter.
Though I enjoyed the quiet couple days with fewer people in the house and the time to spend with my family, I was even happier when Rich and the boys came home. The time with my family reminded me that one day all I'll have with my kids are visits instead of the joy of spending every day with them. I want to enjoy all the time I have with the boys close before they also start to drift away as their lives expand and they have families of their own. I intend to take full pleasure in the gift of children the Lord gave me.
Psalm 127: 3-5 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
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