Pondering...

Whenever I am asked to give a short devotion for a baby shower, I always refer to Luke 2:19, "But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart." (Pondering: to think or consider especially quietly, soberly, and deeply) Every new mom has sat in the corner while listening to friends and family chatter about the newborn baby. Those new moms are "pondering" the information they are hearing about their sweet new baby.

Todd 10 yrs old.   Channon 9 yrs old.

I have 5 children. The oldest is 27 and the youngest 10 years old. After December 25, 2009 I can attest that you don't have to be a new mom to ponder information about your children. This Christmas was the best Christmas I think our family has celebrated in many years. What made it the best? I know it wasn't the amount of money spent on gifts. I also know it wasn't the over abundance of gifts. It wasn't just because there was a lot of people in the house. (Even though there was 19 people.)

Mikayla 20 months old

What made it the best was the connection. There was a positive connection between sibblings and between children and parents. The greatest connection was between family and God. How God took broken lives and made them whole. We give God the glory and honor for bringing our family back together. No greater gift did I receive than to have my children to come up to me and put their arms around me and say, "thank you" and "I love you". Without any expectations or pressure, when my adult children left their seat to come and show their parents their love and gratitude.

Camden 6 yrs old

It's been many years since our oldest son spent Christmas with all the family. What a blessing it was when he sat on the same ottoman with me and put his arm around me and he asked, "How are ya Mom?" Tears flow down my cheeks just to type this pondered moment. If I could freeze time, I would have chosen that moment. My sweet boy wasn't looking for a hurried answer. He was genuinely concerned.

Brandon and Chaina

Having my son in-law get up and give me a hug and express sincere good wishes was a blessing. For our oldest daughter to suggest that we shake up our family tradition a little. Brilliant idea. To find the missing 2 year old in the bathroom brushing his teeth using his Papaw's toothbrush was priceless. Hearing our 20 month old grand daughter say "Hi" at least a million times was precious.

The Godfrey House

God is so good. I know God loves my children more than I love them. His way is always the best. My husband and I have been praying for our oldest son. Since early fall we even prayed for God to have a good woman where he works to catch his eye. Christmas Day he introduced his new girlfriend. Where did they meet? When did she start working there? You guessed it. She works in the same company and started working there in September. Oh my, only God moves and puts people in the right place at the right time for the right reasons.

4 Generations

When was your last pondering moment? Write it down. Keep it close. Never forget. Ponder often.

Breaking the rules of Tradition....Breakfast for Supper

Teagan 2 yrs old

Nephews: Cory and Nathan