Stay

Last night I put Peter down in the bassinet and I was looking forward to enjoying some time all to myself. Spencer was out of the house and all was quiet. As soon as I sat down on the couch I heard Karis call for me. Disappointed that I was no longer getting my much needed time, I went to the girls' room. Karis, who is working on her molars, was lying in bed crying. I sat by her bed, rubbed her back, gave her orajel, and hoped she would go back to sleep. Then I realized how rare of a time it is that Karis and I are alone together (the big girls were fast asleep). So I crawled in her bed with her. Her face light up as we snuggled close. I told her to close her eyes while I rubbed her back. She lay there with her eyes scrunched closed and a huge toothy grin on her face. I realized that this time was precious. We lied there for awhile and when I thought she was asleep I motioned to get up. I heard her gruff little voice whisper, "stay". Then she opened her eyes and looked right into mine and repeated the word, "stay".

I stayed with her and this word has really been on my mind.

I thought about the word "stay" as I journaled this morning, and I lingered longer in the Word than I normally do. I also thought about this word throughout my day as I interacted with my littles. I know this time is precious and it is short, and I do not want to rush from one thing to another - I do want to stay. I want them to remember their mom who was present with them and who always had time for them.

Thank-you Jesus, for using our 2 year old to remind me of what is truly important.