I really like that our book stated that our Children are REALLY our brothers and sisters. I liked the thought from the Dad rocking his daughter at night hoping she wouldn't wake her brother and pregnant mother. He thought she is really just my sister what if it were reversed and she was my mother just rocking me. This story made me cry, worrying about a work meeting but being sweet enough to let his pregnant wife sleep because she had been having bad morning sickness.
What do you guys think about our Children really being our brothers and sisters? I guess I always knew that but it just really struck me.
I like how they have different scenarios. I think alot of the same stories will stick out to Kasey, Amber and I because we are all at the same point in our lives. But I like that it talks about parents of teenagers and older children as well. It made me think about my own Mom.
Happy Reading!!!
LOVES, from your sister in China
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Thanks Amy!
So I am really enjoying the book so far. In regards to our children really being our brothers and sisters I also knew that, but to me I think that the word "brother and sister" doesn't describe the responsiblity I feel when I look at cooper or feel my baby girl move. I guess that is why they are called "Children". It is that next step up, and to me, gives me a greater desire to do all that I can to protect, teach, love, encourage, and guide so that they can return to their Father in Heaven. I know that maybe I should think of them as my "brother and sister" but I don't want to, there is a reason my children were sent to me as my child, not as my earthly brother and sister. and I know they were talking on a spiritual level to think that, but it is still hard for me to think of them as just my brother and sister. I think the Lord wanted me to think of them as so much more if he gave them to me as a "Child".
Trying not to sounds confrontational, I do agree with having a knowledge of who these children really are, sons and daughters of our father and heaven. And I will always know that they are technically my spirit brother or sister, but while here on earth I am going to always consider them my "children".
I have read tons, and made lots of notes, I will share in another post. :)
loves,
kasey
Also about the story of the man rocking his child to sleep. It also made me think of the story in conference, (I think it was Richard M. Nelson), who talked about his infant son who had a heart problem, and he woke up crying. He said his wife usually went and took care of the infant, but this time he decided to get up and take care of him, he calmed his beating heart, and rocked him back to sleep. A few days later his infant son passed away. What a tender moment, I am crying thinking about it. Wanting to make sure that i always cherish every moment with my precious gift from my father in heaven. Makes me not want to be quick to anger, and be more quick to patience with my young ones as I teach them and love them.
P.S. eeep...so I hope my first comment didn't sound angry or blasphamist(sp)... totally wasn't my intention, it is hard having to type things sometimes because they come out different when they are read. Picture me saying what my first comment said with a calm and humble voice :0) haha. LOVE YOU ALL!!!!
Kasey, I loved your first comment because I was kindof having the same feelings. I love the way that you put it, that they are your brothers and sister in a spiritual scense but they are your children for a reason. LOVE YOU! I was super excited to see three comments. I thought they were from you Amber and Mom. LOL I am waiting for you girlies. hehe.
I haven't started the book yet :( But I did want to tell you guys I just bought a book by Hilary Weeks. She has this hilarious book with a CD of songs she has made up. she did it at time out for women and I don't remember if it was with you guys I saw her perform or when I went with my mom. Either way it is a must have for a mommy. It is called "Bedtime and Naptime and Bedtime and Naptime".
About the book that I talked about in my last post, She said something that I thought really goes with the book we are reading from what you two have posted. "I have forever to get to know my children as adults. Right now is the only time I have to get to know my children while they are children". That really hit me. I love being a stay at home mom and while it can be hectic at times, and at times I miss the workplace for various reasons, she is right this is the only time I have with my boys when they are little. What a blessing to be a MOMMY!!!
So I still cant post on this blog... not that I have had time to even start the book. he he he!!!
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