When I watch my son, I'm often amazed at how some of the simple things in life bring him so much joy: a stuffed animal named mousey, matchbox cars, school buses, dump trucks, trains, etc. This afternoon after a trip to the grocery store and Costco he simply wanted to jump. Before I got him out of the car he said, "Eric go jump in the puddles daddy?" How do I say no to that? I feel like I'm always in a hurry to get something done, and my son, just wants to enjoy what God gave him - rain that created about a 1/16 of an inch puddle.
The message at Willow today had to do with finding beauty in the mundane as well as finding beauty in the midst of tragedy because that is where God does his best work. Eric Jr. was able to show me the beauty of puddles. He finds beauty in cracks in the sidewalk, or the yellow striped lines in a crosswalk. He gives them purpose - it's something to jump over. Eric Jr. doesn't realize it but he helps me understand God in a different way. As a kid I would often hear that people say that being a parent gives you a different perspective on God - how true!
Eric
P.S. sorry about the sketchy video that may or may not have sound. . .
Eric, your video had sound. It was the sound of complete joy! Thank you for sharing a great perspective and a good reminder.
ReplyDeleteWith out a doubt, I see EJ jumping off the end of the pier, getting on the EZ Ski and yelling to me...."Hit it Gramps!"
ReplyDeleteI am reading this and watching the video once again in March of 2018. It still makes me stop and think, reminds me of the many lessons your children have taught us over the years. I think they are God’s messengers.
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