Lessons from a 3 year old

Today my wonderful sister in law sent me the cutest video of a momma kitty who became a surrogate nursing mother to some puppies. She had lost her own kitties, and the mother of the puppies was unable to take care of her pups so she took them in and nursed them. They must have made the news, hence the video clip making it's email rounds. If I could figure it out I would post it here for you to watch but I honestly don't know how, sorry.

Anyway, I watched the video with my 3 yr old son. He has quite a empathetic heart. So the poor dear told me after we watched it that he wanted to go see them. I told him that they lived too far away and that we can't go there. He then pipes up and tells me quite matter-of-factly that we go in momma's car. I giggled and told him that no, I was sorry but we could not do that today. He continued to beg pretty please. I asked him why and he told me help kitty. Is he jsut not the cutest thing!? I guess I am raising a pretty good kid after all. I have to admit it's kinda hard to tell when he sits at the dinner table and screams, no, to you when you try to bribe him with ice cream if he eats his dinner, just the night before. :-)

Anyway, this whole situation got me thinking of my situation today. I have been very scared lately, but not trying to show it. I still have spotting each day and it is increasingly alarming to me. It is hard for me not to think about. I was praying quite profusely this morning, and found myself asking the Lord to please comfort my heart today. I think he found the best way possible. That is through my son. My son has taught me many things, but the few that stand out to me are that you always have to keep trying. Never give up, or give in. And to always see the positive. There is always a way. You just have to keep trying.

Right now I need perseverance to get through this pregnancy safely and end it with a happy, healthy baby. I was reading my bible this morning and this is the first verse I found, it may not mean much reading it but it meant a lot to me.
Romans 5:3-5
"And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character,hope; and hope does not dissapoint, becuase the love of God has been poured out within out hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us."

I leave you with one last verse today. Blessings to you all.

Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28