Given specifically to me

I’ve been thinking about a statement I read in the Momology book that is the MOPS book for the year. “God gave you the children you were designed to mother”. For over a month I’ve pondered this, thinking about my delightfully unique children, wondering what about them was designed specifically for me to mother. I haven’t figured Grant out yet, although I do know he’s a good fit for me. But Emma, I realized why she’s mine today.

I think God gave us Emma because I don’t embarrass easily. She loves to sing in public places, she loves to shout with joy when she’s high on the swing, she loves to be the center of attention, she loves shoes that clip clop and clothes that sparkle and big big pink bows on headbands. Her enthusiasm makes it fun to live life along side her.

She feels every emotion intensely and today the emotion was disappointment. Right before the bell rang for the start of school, she realized she wanted to wear her hair up but had forgotten a hair rubber band. A meltdown of enormous proportions ensued. It started right outside the door of her classroom, then at a quieter volume but still involving intense emotions as she entered into the classroom, and then onto the carpet where the teacher was trying to take role as the kids were getting seated for a story. The day was finally saved by a pink hair band from the teacher’s purse, and tears were dried and Emma was ready to learn.

As I walked to the car, wondering what on earth had just happened, I realized exactly why Emma is ours. I’m not easily embarrassed.