Comments on: What I’m NOT Wishing

By: Sarah Mae

Sarah Mae — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:42:34 +0000

Oh Sarah, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful post! Brings tears to my eyes…

By: kristiapplesauce

kristiapplesauce — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:22:06 +0000

To be still and know He is God. That might sound like a generic answer but I find it really difficult to be still – so to actually find the stillness He intended would be amazing…also the KNOW that He is God – yeah. To know Him. To KNOW. That is my hearts cry.

By: Ginny (MAD21)

Ginny (MAD21) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:42:49 +0000

I love this. Thanks!

By: Leigh Ann Napier

Leigh Ann Napier — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:24:32 +0000

Beautiful reminder! Thank you Sarah…
You are gifted with words and I pray that God will bless you with abundance this year and beyond. Keep up the encouraging work!

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:12:41 +0000

So beautiful! I was just saying to a friend the other day that I wish I could press a slow motion button on Time. It seems like I blinked and my twin girls are now five. And my son– wasn’t he just born yesterday and not five months ago? To take in the moment & to cherish the NOW, those are on my “resolutions” list this year too.

By: wanda

wanda — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:51:03 +0000

You sound like a smart & sweet mama! Your wish is one that each of us hope for at some point as moms. My kids are all teenagers now and I love it! Every year of their lives….my husband and I have claimed it as the best year yet! They just keep getting better, really.
Being a parent is the greatest job ever.

Now….my oldest is in college and loves it. My girls both attend high school where I work….and believe me, I cherish every moment. Time flies by!

Make memories every chance you get! It’s fun to look back with them and hear what they say about life!

By: Christi

Christi — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:19:47 +0000

What a wonderful post! My girls are 8 and 3 and they grow up so fast. The 8 year old is already starting to get into technology, fashion, and other things that I am not ready for. I want her to grow into a young lady but I don’t want to lose my baby! Selfish, I know. I vow to spend more time snuggling on the couch with them, reading, and enjoying the simple things in life. Thanks for all you do!

By: Nick Weaver

Nick Weaver — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:05:33 +0000

Great post. How much of our lives do we put them aside trying to accomplish some small task or goal? We think it will benefit them in our minds(I am very guilty). But what really benefits them is us, being a part of their lives and enjoying the incredible blessings they are.

I follow your esteemed husband on Twitter and love your blog. My Wife and I have a lot in common with you and Chad’s life lessons. Going to get her to read too.

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:56:45 +0000

Awesome post,Sarah. You are such a loving Mom. I’m a very loving Grandma, and wish more Dads would take the time like our son does (even though he owns his own Company and being a CEO has so many decisions to make daily) still finds time to totally involve his 11 year and 8 year olds’ school activities. spends quality time with them; I commend the character he teaches these kids. My hubby and I are so proud of him, because our daughter-in-law was not raised in a home with values and character, so his teaching is phenomenal!

By: jennifer

jennifer — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:22:00 +0000

Funny…I am in both stages…college and kindergarten! I am a different parent this time around…more patient and willing to endure the messes in an effort to be around them and not live the “perfect” life…because it never is. It’s a balancing act with the older ones..allowing them to grow up and yet still taking advantage of the teachable moments; there still are some. It made my heart sing yesterday when my college age son told us about his new years eve night. He drove a few friends home who had been drinking and helped one friend get her car out of mud. And yet, he said t was a great night. So glad to hear he heard us say “make wise choices” as he left for the night and yet, he also heard us say “have a great time.”
I agree with Davese’s comment above…LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. And fight like crazy what culture would take from them (Great wisdom there!)but learn to be graceful when they are different from who you are. My son (19) is wild and crazy and adventurous….many of the things I ma not and sometimes wish I was. He makes me laugh; he makes me think about my preconceived notions of life. I love that about him. My young son (5) is a lot like him. My daughter in the middle (18) is sweet and kind and more innocent to the ways of the world.
Don’t wish any of it away…take it all in and bask in the fact that you have been givne the chance to love these lives. It is a miracle I never want to forget.