“It’s amazing that so many of us miss out on the “good” that is within any given day because we zone in on the bad that goes on in our own minds.  Today, I CHOOSE not to make it a good day but to ENJOY the day because it is good.  SELAH.  On yesterday, I had to discipline my lad for slighting his brother.  He had to repent and ask for forgiveness, and the other had to forgive.  This was a requirement BEfore we laid down to sleep.  So, then last night, my Josh worked and this morning I told him he had to put gas in the car.  As it is, I am teaching him that he will never LET his family have to ask him to put gas in the car.  It is his responsibility as the head of his household to provide; to BE sure that his family has whatever they need; to not ever LET his wife travel on empty or half full.  SELAH.  Now, although he is not the head of this household the training is in order. 

Afterwards, I dropped them off to school and the rain begin to pour heavily.  Tempted to turn around and go home, I stayed with my course of action and headed to Frankfort as scheduled.  After my appointment, I went to “The Zachary Confections Candy Store.”  UMMM delish!  You can really get chunky (or chunkier) visiting that place.  They have all sorts of candy…EVERYWHERE!  The clerk told me to help myself and I did just that.  I bought two boxes of pecan perks, a box of thin mints, and a box of vanilla yogurt pretzels.  I was thinking, “Geezzz, Ang!  You don’t need all of this!”  However, Pure Divine Love said, “Show your sons that although you had to discipline them, you also have to love them.”  All too often, when we discipline our children it can lead them to “thinking” that love is not involved.  Quite the reverse, love is the foundation of chastening.

On my ride home, I was so excited about showing my lads that they are loved.  Instead of going straight home, I went to the school.   As I asked the secretary to call them to the office, I, very gaily, told her I was bringing my sons gifts.   She couldn’t stop blushing.  I heard her laugh for the very first time in the three years that I’ve known her.  It was…WOW…pleasant to see her happy heart on her face.  My Jordan came in first and I hugged him, patted him on his butt like I always do, and said, “I love you son.  Enjoy your chocolate, share it with your teacher and friends and HAVE a good day.”  To have means to possess, to own this day, a good day.  He said, “FOR ME?” And my answer was, “YEP!”  To see my young lad smiling and owning the hallway he walked knowing that his mother loves him made my heart leap with joy.

Then, my Josue’ came in and I hugged him, and patted his butt and he says, “Not the butt MOM!”  I chuckled and said, “I love you son!  Enjoy your chocolate and HAVE a good day.”  Then Josh points to his pocket and I say, “Call you?”  He says, “Text me!”  LOL!  Like dude, we are talking right now why I need to text you?  He wanted to talk more about my day so I texted him when I got in the car and he sends me a text back encouraging me and thanking me for his box of chocolates.  OMGOSH!  That warmed my soul.  Anyways, when I turned around the secretary was smiling so hard with glee.  As I exited the office, I greeted her again and blessed her day. 

It is not very often that parents come to the school to love on their children.  Majority of the time they come to the school because there is a snag in behavior, grades, or other actions.  And on another hand, many children won’t and don’t even see their parents at home.  SELAH!  But I, I will drive, and don’t mind driving, out there just to give them a hug or I will call the school to speak with them to simply say, “Mommy loves you today and I’m proud of you.  Continue to do well!” 

Parents, I endorse these petite gestures of love for they are mighty in value for the making of role model husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, employees and employers, students and teachers, friends and enemies.  SELAH!  I encourage you to teach your sons and daughters how to BE well rounded in their life by you being well rounded in yours, and by showing them all the elements of Pure Divine Love.  Today, I CHOOSE not to make it a good day but to ENJOY the day because it is good.  SELAH.

© September 10, 2014 Angela M. Smith