On October 1st Jenny went back to work teaching 2nd grade. As a result, I am now watching after Sophia during the day. She is continuing to work because God has yet to bring me to a place where I am payed full time in ministry. So everyday my beautiful Sophia and I will get to spend time together.
While I am overjoyed with this opportunity, I am saddened by the fact that Jenny is greatly missing our little beauty. I am also overwhelmed at times with the realization of how much work it takes to me Mr. Mom. I'm looking forward to getting my home desktop updated so that I can work from home. Lugging this "little" lady to the office everyday is a bit of work. I say little because just shy of a month ago at her 4 month appointment she weighed in at a whopping 18 lbs. However, I would not trade a moment with her. She teaches me new things on a daily basis.
Her need to just be held by me at times, even though I am sitting right next to her, is unbelievable. It reminds me that even though I know that my heavenly Father is always by my side, it is still comforting when I can feel His presence.
Or it is like when I lay her down in her crib at night to go to sleep and all she has for light is a little glow sea horse and I stay standing by her crib until she falls asleep. Likewise, there are times when darkness is all around us with very little light to guide our path. It is easy to forget, and for some they don't even know, that our Father is standing in the dark with us ready to swoop in when we cry.
My little girl reminds me of the truths of our loving LORD & Savior all the time. Even though this week will be a bit of a respite for me because Jenny is on fall break. So I can get a lot of work done this week and even blog some. I look forward to all the lessons that the Jesus has in store for me through my new teacher Sophia Joy Farris. I couldn't ask for a better instructor!
You have the sweetest, cutest teacher there is. It's been wonderful watching you grow into the fine young man, husband & father. Sophia & her future siblings will be your teachers for their entire lives. You are going to be blessed & tried. You will laugh and cry. This will be the greatest 'job' you will ever have. It can and will be one of the most frustrating. But when you look at this as you are with Sophia being your teacher here & God as the Head Master you will certainly succeed. I look forward to seeing your report card :-) I know that Sophia will give you a glowing report. Remember most any man can be a father but it takes someone unique to be a "daddy" Love you my son...!!!
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