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Growing Up!

Some of my younger friends have been asking me what I have done in terms of talking to my son about growing up.  I have been telling them about the Boy's Body Book.

I had done quite a bit of research before deciding upon this book.  But what caused me to take the plunge was the reviews that compared it to the American Girl book, "The Care and Keeping of You.  

I especially like the fact that the 3 letter word is not discussed.  It, also, encouraged the boys to take on household responsibilities like laundry.  Talked about how body changes aren't an easy thing to talk about for the kids or the parents and some of the reasons.  Presents a nice foundation for understanding and communication on both sides.  

So I settled in for a re-read of my dear friend, Wendy's email.  I knew what she was writing was good, but with all the distractions and interruptions around here I have been unable to soak in the words and really get more than a quick cursory read.  So I had exactly 2 minutes without interruptions.  Just long enough for me to read it, and exclaim in my heart and mind with a WOW!  Good stuff.  I truly mean 2 minutes, because since I finished reading it and decided it must be blogged, I have had 3 commercial breaks courtesy of my children.  All which must be focused upon and addressed.  But this is good stuff.  Stuff I have chatted in part with various family members over the last couple of days. Then I went to Amazon.  I found the Kindle addition for 1.99.  I have the Kindle app on my ITouch.   Now, to find the time to read it, like I said early, 2 minutes is sometimes all I get.  Frankly, that is rarity in of itself.  Cause the only time they seem to not come looking for me is when I am working on chores.  Then I have to go find them.  Funny how that works. 

Her email.

Happy New Years. I have been reading "Just Walk Across the Room - Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith" by Bill Hybels. This is an easy read. In a recent chapter, it reminds me again the role that I am suppose to play.
"Don't we often think that we are supposed to get a seeker to cross the finish line, seal the deal, and check the salvation box? Isn't the whole goal here to see people, come to faith in Christ? ... I believe many people begin their spiritual quest at a negative ten and that my role is to facilitate their movement to a negative eight....Two points on the spectrum, and a result that is still in negative territory It used to discourage me, but at some point I began to accept the fact that the role I am supposed to play is ... well, the role I'm supposed to play. ... I have a hoe, and I'm suppose to break up some really hard soil in someone's heart so that the next person to come along might have some influence in planning a seed or two along those rows. We can't ordain the role we get to play, and we certainly can't predict the time frame of someone coming to faith. It's easy to get cynical when sowing seed, but if you will just persevere, the potential is colossal."



Thank you Wendy for sharing!

The Explosive Child...

The book I am reading at night now.
Wow, just diverted what could of been an absolutely horrid meltdown!
WOW WOW, thank you Lord.
Will write more on this later, oven buzzer has gone off!