Journey With Jen

It is that time again....to write for 5 minutes flat....no editing...writing from the heart and sharing with others.  It is part of Gypsy Momma blog .  Today's topic:  Present .   Starting... Now.... Each day seems to pass quickly.  One right on top of each other.   After all, it is already July!  One trip into Hobby Lobby and you would think December is next month.  In the back of my mind, I know it will be here soon enough.  These months pass all too fast and quickly turn into years. I look at my kids and realize that my time with them is limited.  Soon, I will be another mom with empty nest syndrome.  :(  But, right now, I have to make an effort to be present.  Not just in the same room, but to be involved and in-touch with my children.  So, that even when they venture out and leave, we will have a deep connection.  And wonderful memories to look back upon. I need to lead by example how mu...

Seasoned parents, remember those days when your children were small?  They would look up to you as if you knew everything.  Holding out their hands ready for you to hold.  Wet kisses with slobber left on your cheek.  Smiles that are meant for Mommy and Daddy only.  The giggles and laughter of toddlers filling up your home with love. Those are wonderful memories.  It seems like so long ago.  Well, considering I have one going into high school... maybe it was so long ago!  Through the years, our relationships change with our children.  We are no longer the "all knowing" parents.  We some how become ancient and kinda dumb as our children transform into teenagers.  How many times has my son told us, "that's the way you did back then.  It's not that way now..."  ?? "Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of discipline will remove it far from him."   Proverbs 22:15 I do try to give my kids som...

"I give you thanks, O Lord , with my whole heart;    before the gods I sing  your praise;    I bow down toward your holy temple  and give thanks to your  name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness..."  Psalm 138:1-2 I have been feeling very thankful lately.  That is not a bad thing.  It is a great mindset that can improve your day instantly.  :)  I have been looking back over the past year and seeing how much God has blessed us and I am humbled.  God is SO good.  We just need to take a moment and acknowledge it.  Sing His praises because He is worthy! I look at my kids and feel so much love and purpose.  Are they perfect?  uhh...no!  But, none of us are.  I feel so blessed that God has given me these children to care for and protect.  What an honor to be a Mother.  So many women long for that, and I have three. I don't take that for granted.  He protected me and...