Our Kindergartners went to the punkin patch today. One of the highlights of this trip is that they each get to choose a pumpkin to take home with them. Even though the teachers remind them to pick a pumpkin they will be able to carry by themselves, the eyes of 5 year olds are often bigger than their arms in these situations. Because of this, I went out to meet them as they arrived back from their field trip. Sure enough, several of them were dragging their pumpkin down the steps of the bus, up the sidewalk, and down the hallway to their classrooms. It was hilarious, but I guess you would really have had to see it for yourself.
One of my favorite 5 year olds, Cameron, came running up to me after getting off the bus. He had something he wanted to give me; he brought it back just for me. I was touched! He reached into his plastic bag which carried his small pumpkin and pulled out a sunflower. He was so proud of it! I got a little choked up! I took a picture of it.
I taped it to the wall to show all of it. Isn't is sweet!?!
How sweet!
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When I saw this all I could think of is how much we are like little Cameron. We are so excited at times to try and offer up to God what we think would be beautiful to him. But, we are bruised, broken and missing a few petals. Yet, when we offer ourselves, like this flower, up to him just as we are He sees us as whole, complete and fully alive in His grace. Thanks for the reminder. Why do I forget this everyday!?!?!
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