I was rebuked in a gentle and kind fashion by my 11 year old on the way to school today. I must be honest...I needed it and deserved it. He never ceases to amaze me, the wisdom and creative inner voice that he seems to muster up effortlessly. He really is wise beyond his years (and behind his ears!).
Last night we learned about the allegory of the olive tree and discussed its meaning at Family Home Evening and this is what Biel said to me this morning..."Mom I have heard that you feel that you do everything in a mediocre way and nothing very "well". I don't know how you can say that, it simply isn't true...most moms wouldn't last a day in your shoes and you need to realize that you are doing your very best. We love you and your meals! You are "bringing forth good fruit", there is nobody that is perfect and unless you are really doing a terrible job at work/school/being a parent etc. you are still "bringing forth good fruit" because you are making an effort and your heart is in the right place.
It certainly put a new perspective on my day. I really love that kid....I think I'm going to keep him!
Completely off topic...Biel is running regionals this week in cross country. He has been getting faster and faster and has completely shocked me. Yesterday he ran a 5 min 50 sec mile! In another meet he ran two miles in 14 min 05 sec. His goal is 2 miles in under 12 min. There is no way on this green earth that I could accomplish that but it is so neat to see your child find something that he is both passionate about and excels in and might just keep him out of trouble when he becomes a teenager :) Good luck this week Biel...sure love you bud!
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