Precious Moments and My Beating Heart

Earlier in the week, I encountered a "Precious Moment."  My youngest son Ja'Kobe has a HUGE problem getting up on time for school.  He has to be at the bus stop at 6:20 a.m.. Did I mention the bus stop is right in front of our house? Around 6:30ish, I hear a very light knock on my bedroom door and someone is whispering, "Mommy."  I have noticed with my boys if they have a feeling their actions or non-actions will get them in trouble, mommy is the go to person.  Anyways, he enters the room and proceeds to tell me he missed the bus.  The first thing that comes to mind, 1) this is my work from home day 2) it is just 6:30 a.m. - UGH!!  However, I did not complain (out loud).  I quietly got out of bed, brushed my teeth, got dressed, and off to school we went.  On the way to school, Ja'Kobe proceeds to tell me how much he loves and appreciates me.  He also goes into detail about his friends, teachers, and girls (teenage boys)!  When we arrive at school he opens the door to get out of the car, he looks at me and says, "Mom I love you and your beating heart."  What?!? My eyes begin to quickly fill up with tears.  Darn, that Ja'Kobe catches me off guard all the time with his sweet phrases.  Ja'Kobe missing the bus resulted in such a Precious Moment!

I am so thankful to God for allowing me to experience this Precious Moment.  I thank him for my beating heart. Although, I have heart issues, it does not define who I am.  I think we all get caught up in the day to day stresses of the world and we don't have time to recognize, enjoy, and marinate on the Precious Moments in our lives.  I challenge you to be on the look out for the Precious Moments in your life.

Thank you Lord for My Precious Moments and My Beating Heart!

I thought I would share a couple of pictures of my Ja'Kobe and me:

Ja'Kobe and Mommy

 

Ja'Kobe and Mommy being silly

Until Next Time...

With Every Beat - Love Fran