Kingdom Comes
by Sara Groves
When anger fills your heart
When in your pain and hurt
You find the strength to stop
You bless instead of curse
When doubting floods your soul
Though all things feel unjust
You open up your heart
You find a way to trust
That's a little stone that's a little mortar
That's a little seed that's a little water
In the hearts of the sons and the daughters
The kingdom's coming
When fear engulfs your mind
Says you protect your own
You still extend your hand
You open up your home
When sorrow fills your life
When in your grief and pain
You choose again to rise
You choose to bless the name
That's a little stone that's a little mortar
That's a little seed that's a little water
In the hearts of the sons and the daughters
The kingdom's coming
In the mundane tasks of living
In the pouring out and giving
In the waking up and trying
In the laying down and dying
That's a little stone that's a little mortar
That's a little seed that's a little water
In the hearts of the sons and the daughters
The kingdom's coming
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Back to School, Routines, and Growing UP!
Okay, okay, ya'll! I have been notified several times that I haven't updated my blog for awhile now...But seriously, during the summer, we LIVE at the pool! For some reason, right around Memorial day, my boys' limbs turn into fins!=)
As much as we LOVED the summer, there is still something refreshing about the change back into routine. I guess God knew what he was doing when He created the four seasons!
So the boys started back to school this past Tuesday. They are also starting the YMCA Latchkey program which is an absolute answer to prayer. N especially has been looking forward to school and counting down the days. J was excited but not as verbal about it as his big brother. J is in 2nd grade this year and has Mrs. E who is the mom of his 1st grade teacher, Mrs. N! This year, N is in 3rd grade and has a different Mrs. N. He is ecstatic because he gets a "binder" this year! Apparently, that is the symbol of being one of the "big" kids...LOL!
On the first day of school, I walked in with them to meet their teachers, as I do every year. Usually, there is a series of hugs and kisses. Imagine my awe/anguish as my oldest son says "Have a good day, Mom!" and takes off for the gym to line up for morning assembly! I stared after him in disbelief!! My youngest did great with a hug, a kiss, and another hug....and didn't cling to me!
As I was leaving the school, I noticed the parents that live within walking distance, and saw they weren't walking as far WITH their child this year. It has certainly been interesting watching everyone growing up!
Does this mean I am getting older???
Or just closer to parental freedom??? =)
As much as we LOVED the summer, there is still something refreshing about the change back into routine. I guess God knew what he was doing when He created the four seasons!
So the boys started back to school this past Tuesday. They are also starting the YMCA Latchkey program which is an absolute answer to prayer. N especially has been looking forward to school and counting down the days. J was excited but not as verbal about it as his big brother. J is in 2nd grade this year and has Mrs. E who is the mom of his 1st grade teacher, Mrs. N! This year, N is in 3rd grade and has a different Mrs. N. He is ecstatic because he gets a "binder" this year! Apparently, that is the symbol of being one of the "big" kids...LOL!
On the first day of school, I walked in with them to meet their teachers, as I do every year. Usually, there is a series of hugs and kisses. Imagine my awe/anguish as my oldest son says "Have a good day, Mom!" and takes off for the gym to line up for morning assembly! I stared after him in disbelief!! My youngest did great with a hug, a kiss, and another hug....and didn't cling to me!
As I was leaving the school, I noticed the parents that live within walking distance, and saw they weren't walking as far WITH their child this year. It has certainly been interesting watching everyone growing up!
Does this mean I am getting older???
Or just closer to parental freedom??? =)
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