Good Character

I am not sure about everyone else but there are many times that I focus on the negatives. I am not a glass half full person but I am consciously trying to look for the positive.

So, today's post is going to go through each of my children's POSITIVE character qualities.

The first kid is Bear:  My oldest!  22 years ago (in 2 days) I had my first bundle of joy.  I had no clue what I was doing but I think I figured it out ok.  LOL  Anyway, one of my favorite things about her is how generous she is and there is no pressure to give back.  She is better with this with me than with the siblings but I appreciate her easy going nature about sharing what she has. She is also really fun to talk to--she has a lot of really strong feelings about things and although I do not always see eye to eye with her, I am proud that she truly stands up for what she believes in.

Second comes Meela:  Meela is a very diligent and hard worker. She can get things done!  She is an excellent student and has her priorities straight. She is extremely loyal to her friends and family. Meela is the one to get tickets to a [One Direction] concert for her [10 year old sister] and go with her. 

Three:  Matthew:  SO FUNNY!!!!!  He really can push our buttons but he keeps us laughing. And you know what is really cool?  At 17 (today!! Happy Birthday, Bud!) he still comes over to me and initiates hugs.  Love that!  He is fiercely protective of his sisters. Doesn't matter what he does, no one else can mess with them EVER. He is also awesome with his youngest sister. Matthew can calm her down and make her laugh. If she is having a hard time, Matthew will come through and help.

Fourth:  Booman  He will calm his sister's down if they have a nightmare or are upset about something. He will try to talk to them until they can calm down. If I ask for someone to get the towels he will run down and do it first. His heart is really full.

Fifth:  Tink  Tink is 10 going on 25.  She takes care of her little sister and includes her where ever she goes. (Even when she doesn't want to.)  She will play with her and lay with her and talk with her at night. She is a great caregiver.

Sixth: Smallville  This one has a lot to say and when she gets the opportunity to be heard it is well worth it! It is amazing to see the insight of a 6 year old. They are wise beyond their years. Smallville is very attached to Meela. She loves her with her whole entire heart! She also has a special love for animals. From the smallest insect to the largest [insert any big animal here], she has a passion for them. I can't wait to see how God shapes her into the girl he intends her to be.

One of the things I learned this weekend is that God has a plan for each and every one of our children. Now, of course this is something I already knew but it was all head knowledge.  It is now also heart knowledge. No matter how much my children challenge me, fight against me, etc HE has a plan for them! He will use the positive and the negative to mold them into what He wants them to become. 

God sees the positives in my children. He erases their sins just as he erases mine. I want to love them the way He loves them.  I pray that I am able to do that on a daily basis.