Friday, June 16, 2006

Curiosity


Last night, Draven was sitting quietly on the couch eating goldfish just before bedtime when he looks at me with innocense and seriousness to ask, "Mommy, where does the world come from?" I was so excited to be able to remind him of the story I read to him weeks ago regarding this topic out of his Preschool Bible Stories book. It's amazing how children are so ingenuous and God is so trusting and loving to allow us, as parents, to mold them in His image. I then ask Draven, so where does the world come from? "Mommy, it comes from God!" he states with such assurance. He then asks, "But Mommy, where does the water come from?" Well God made the water too sweetie. "No Mommy, the rain clouds bring the water," he responds adamantly. Yes, Draven you are right but who made the rain clouds? "God?" Yes! "And Mommy, there is a lot of water because we drink it, our pets drink it, and all the animals outside drink it. I'm glad God lets our pets have water too."
Sigh...Out of the mouth of babes! :)

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

The Good Times






















Summer has definitely made its way to Valdez. It is upsetting how two months has already gone by since I last wrote on here. However, it is true that time flies when you're having fun, especially when its fun in the sun! In the winter, this little town of Valdez feels cold, secluded, coated by snow, and towered over by white mountains. In the summer, I am humbled to call this warm hearted, lush green land towering of mountains, secluded but overpopulated with tourists place, our home. Between visits to the park, throwing sticks for the dog at the pond, jumping on the trampoline, barbeques galore, and playing at the Alaska-style beach with the family, I couldn't wish to be anywhere else than right here with my husband and children. These are definitely the good times in life and I pray for many, many more to come because I can't imagine going through life without the adventure of what being a mom has taken me on with my husband by my side.