What kind of parent...

Watches
Checks on
Checks in
Checks out

Mends
Fixes
Breaks

Thinks
Remembers
Forgets
Forgives

Speaks to
Speaks out
Speaks of

Gives things
Gives thought

Gives regret
Gives anger

Gives hugs
Gives peace
Gives love

Am I...?

A Prayer

I found this a while back.  I wrote it several years ago for the girls, and as I read it, I realized that God is answering this even when I forget to ask.  He is faithful and true, even when I am not paying attention!

 Father, bless their sleep, my prayer

Guard their minds, their souls, their cares

Keep them still throughout this night

Wake them with the morning light

Bind their fears and grant Your peace

May Your mercy never cease

Stay with them all of their days

Bless them Lord, is all I pray

Lord of Hope, of Grace, of Love

Look on these girls from up above

Smile on them Lord, shine through them too

May they be bright lights, shining for You

May they know the love you gave

 By sending Your Son, our souls to save

Let them share Him faithfully

And allow others Your love to see

Father, bless their sleep this night

Keep their spirits shining bright

Thank You for this day we’ve spent

And for these girls who are heaven-sent.

--Holly Campbell

My Job. . .

This is a post I had written last year, but I need reminding every once and again about my true calling. . .

I was reminded this morning of my chosen line of work. . .I have a very big responsibility every day.I hold in my hands the power to shape and change lives for generations to come. I have the ability to change history for the better--or worse. I choose better. I can teach the right things, or I can teach the popular things. I choose right. I can choose to show love or hate. I choose love.

I am a mom.