Something I'm trying to practice more often is being cheerful. Showing joy. Smile more often!! Thanks to a website I visit frequently (http://www.nogreaterjoy.org/) and a comment from my son last night, I am reminded that my "neutral" face and tone of voice might not seem so neutral to the kids. Last night Archer said to me, "Mom, do you always wish you never had us?" What a heartbreaking moment! Of course I answered him that I always wanted him and always will. That I love him no matter what. That he needed to come and get hugs and kisses from me that very instant. I need to let the kids see how much joy they bring me, I need to praise them more often so they know I'm proud of them and they know I see the good things they're doing. ("Archer, why would you ask me that?" "Because I'm always being naughty." Ugh!)
Sorry for my failures in showing you how much you matter to me kids, I love you and I'll do better, with the Lord's help!
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
~Psalm 16:11
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