Let Them Be Little

If it's one thing I am at fault for almost daily is forgetting how all too soon my children will be grown and on their own. With the fullness of life, it's easy to wish they would be able to do more on their own so I can have more time to myself or with Mike. When I look at this picture of Ruby and Gabriella I cannot believe that over 2 years have passed and the curly haired, blue eyed girly-girl I now have before me is the same baby (except the attitide captured in this pic remains unchanged!). One of my greatest joys is watching her run now, as her entire body bounces/trots along causing her curls to bounce all over her head - she makes me laugh with joy and admiration!

Occasionally I come across something that brings me back to the reality of how very short the time is I will have my children with me, and how beautiful and special it is. It might be a poem, a Bible verse, an article, or a song that makes me stop in my tracks long enough to really understand and remember the fact that God only gave them to me for this time, and soon they will be grown... this is a time of wonder, a miracle.

I need to remind myself to ever be present in the blessing God has given me in this phase of my life, and take the time each day to enjoy the presence of my children and this amazing season in my life that will be over before I even realize it.

The reminder that God sent me today was a song, one I had never heard before by the artist, Billy Dean. Listen to it yourself and see if it doesn't put things in perspective a bit.

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Artist: Billy Dean

Song: Let Them Be Little

Album: Let Them Be Little

I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.

You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.

How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.

Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.

So let them be little,'

Cause they're only that way for a while.

Give 'em hope,

give them praise,

Give them love every day.

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,

Let 'em sleep in the middle,

Oh, but let them be little.

I never felt so much in one little tender touch.

I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.

An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.

Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:

Please, let them be little,

'Cause they're only that way for a while.

Give them hope,

give them praise,

Give them love every day.

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,

Let 'em sleep in the middle,

Oh, but let them be little.

The so innocent, precious soul:

You turn around, an' it's time to let them go.

So let them be little,'

Cause they're only that way for a while.

Give them hope,

give 'em praise,

Give them love every day.

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,

Let them sleep in the middle,

Oh, but let them be little.

Let them be little.