Making Moments Meaningful

Tuesday, family day for the Derbyshire's. Always a good day to catch up with what is going on in the kids' lives. Today did not disappoint.

I was able to spend time with five of my children one on one. Each had their own needs, and I am thrilled to report that I at least had the open door to meet them, and I hope that I did not squander the opportunities. It amazes me, however, that while I sound so wise to my own ears, how suddenly my children can inform me that "I know, I know..." which is code for "You don't know, you don't know..." So I tried with a great deal of will power to stop talking and start listening. That, I must admit, is not always a successful endevour, but at least I am learning to try. Perhaps when I am in my little wheel chair they will pat me on the hand and say that I was a good mother, and that they love me inspite of the times that I wasn't, and I will have learned how to connect with them as brothers and sisters in the Lord. In that way they will rise up and call me blessed.

As for today, I got to soak in some genuine hugs from my daughters and my sons, which is code for "Thanks for trying your best Mom." Which by the way, I wouldn't trade for any reward on earth!