Since my daughter Lauren’s tonsil and adenoid surgery this past Tuesday, I have been able to observe and contemplate several things. First, this type of surgery is very painful! Lauren has been miserable since Tuesday, but PTL she is beginning to feel better.
Second, children do not like medicine! I guess none of us really like the awful tasting stuff, but kids just have the hardest time with it.
Third, it is hard to keep an active six year old little girl still and quiet the way the surgeon wants them to be after this type of surgery. Coloring books, stuffed animals, sticker books, Popsicles, and ice cream seem to do the trick. Thanks Mrs. Dot, Rhonda, Lynne & Bob, Mrs. Becky, Mrs. Judy, Katie & Brian, and Grammy & Bo Bo.
Fourth, little girls love their Daddies. Each time I have been around the house, Lauren wants her Daddy to snuggle, cuddle, and comfort her. This is one of the greatest joys that the Lord can give to a father. I cherish the time I have with both of my children and thank the Lord that they love their Mom and Dad as much as they do. This motivates me to daily surrender my life, my plans, my will, and my desires to the Lord Jesus and submit to HIS authority in order that they might have an example to follow. Not a perfect one, but who among us is perfect?
Lastly, although many more thoughts have scurried through this little brain, I have watched and listened as numerous Godly Christians have called, stopped by, brought gifts and ice cream, and, most importantly, prayed with and for Lauren and our family. God has once again shown to me an out-pouring of His blessings and love. This is the way it is supposed to be among Christians. We are to look for and take advantage of opportunities to reach out and minister to one another. That’s what Christians are supposed to do – love and care for one another and bring the non-Christians into the family.
I fail so many times to be what God wants me to be! But I thank God that He loves me enough to show me when I have failed and He gently leads me to confess, repent, and try again. One day, when it is all said and done, and we stand before the Lord in His beautiful Heaven, we will finally get it all right!
Thank you Lord for a precious little girl who loves her Daddy! Thank you Lord for loving me and giving me the grace and love of Your salvation. Help me Lord to live each day as a Child of God, and thank You for Your gentle correction and love when I have failed. Thank you for showing all of this to me through the life of my little girl!
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