Eva has taught me a lot. She can be challenging in so many ways. And sometimes I really struggle knowing what to do for her. I want her to be disciplined but sometimes I have to stop and realize that maybe she just needs a little extra love. And that's what her Primary leaders give her.
I don't cry a lot but I got a little choked up in Sunday School today thinking about their example of charity to my daughter. It would be easy to be annoyed with her, but they never are. And that's something I can learn from.
I read this quote last week on a blog I like. I'm trying to incorporate this concept into the way I treat my kids.
Children need love,
Especially when they do not deserve it.
~Harold Hulbert
That blog is Clover Lane. I'm trying to limit the blogs I read to ones that I really feel are worthwhile and this is one I've held on to for now. She is a thoughtful, opinionated, mother and I agree with her on a lot of things.
4 comments:
Kelly, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this today. I really relate with you. My Emily is often challenging for me, and I know you're right. She just needs extra love. What amazing primary leaders to motivate Eva to choose to be happy. You should write into The Friend and nominate those leaders for a cool award or something. :)
Elsa has been struggling with Kindergarten too. It's so hard. I sadly admit I haven't been the most patient Mom with her. Thanks for the reminder. Also, I love CloverLane. One of my most favorite blogs. She is such a good example of thoughtful and loving mothering.
I completely agree. We really do have an awesome Primary presidency. I love the quote. I need to use that more!!!
Kelly you are right on and so sweet. I just wanted to add that not just children, but everyone needs that extra love, even when they don't deserve it. The older I get the more I have come to realize that we all have our deep pain and that little extra love seems to make all the difference when given.
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