Tonight my son had a bit of trouble falling asleep. Most nights he falls asleep hard and fast and doesn’t wake up until morning. He began to whimper as we were watching a movie and by the end he was in a full out cry. He responds much better to me than my daughter did at that age, so I went up and entered his room to find him standing in his crib with tears rolling down his face. I picked him up and decided to give a little more milk. I came back and held him for several minutes to calm him down.
He finished his cup that he was drinking and I placed it on the table next to the chair. I love it when he calms down for me. He just lays there and either falls asleep or just sits there looking up at me. He did that for a few minutes and began reaching his hand out for his cup. Even though it was empty, I think it’s a little bit of a security thing for him. I reached out and placed my hand on his and was reminded that mine could surround his completely.
If I had to pick a favorite body part, I think it would be the hands. They can say so much about a person. My hands are short and stalky. I have hair on my knuckles. They are rough from all the painting supplies I use on a weekly basis. My wedding ring is too big since I have lost about 55 lbs in the last year. I have a bump on my right middle finger that has been there forever. On that same finger I have a damaged cuticle that won’t seem to heal and a wart that won’t go away! I have my dad’s hands. My dad’s hands are strong. They were often used for calming fears, guiding us in the right direction, and keeping us close to him. I always trusted them and I knew he knew what was best for me. I love my hands! I love my hands because they are a perfect reminder of my daddy and also a great reminder of my heavenly daddy. It’s comforting to know that my heavenly daddy has a much broader perspective than I could imagine and He plans to guide me, to calm me, and keep me close to Him as I seek His will for my life!
Zella Holmes
Mar 19, 2011 @ 11:47:16
Terry,
I love the notes you posted! Not just because they involve your daddy, although that’s great; but I hear and feel your love for being a daddy and how you trust in and love your Heavenly Father.
Needless, to say, we are so very proud of you. The grown mature man you have become and the increasing wisdom you display! May God richly bless you and your family and guide you in all decisions of life.
You (and all) are so loved!
Mom