The Joy of Remembering

*GOD*GRACE*GRATITUDE*

Inspired by a simple gift, this blog may be my calling to continue healing and writing and appreciating the three Gs! – Cindy Ruth Stuve
October 10, 2011

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY – It’s a model we should follow on a regular basis—

the joy of remembering!

I am not sure why but my oldest son’s birthday always seems to affect me and bring me to deep thoughts which lead me to more writing…which is still very therapeutic to me! As my son reaches the milestone of turning 20, I am truly proud of the young man he has become. And although my marriage didn’t give me the “happily-ever-after” I dreamed of, it did produce three beautiful sons which my former husband and I will always have because of our years together. Yes the relationship between us has changed, but that bond of love for our children as parents who brought them into the world, never will.

I have such JOY remembering many wonderful things about our sons as babies, little boys, and Riley as a teen, which is now suddenly his past. I believe the joy of remembering teaches us to slow down, take the time to reflect and realize how simply our souls are filled by the gifts from God we receive in life. Children are truly one of the grandest! Little Riley gave us endless joy in all the FIRSTS we experienced as new parents. He was a blessing upon his arrival and has been every day since. His brothers are too and how lucky we are to have that lifetime benefit of loving all of them!

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. —Psalm 103:2

Dear God,Your gifts are endless and bless us richly. Thank you!

“He knoweth best! His will for me
Is better than my plans.
Do not all good and perfect gifts
Come from my Father’s hand? —Doonan

Give loving thanks for the Lord’s lavish gifts.”

Amen