"Maya, its really time to go to sleep. Please close your eyes and try to go to sleep."
"O.K. Mama, but do you know what? - God is writing the story of us, isn't He?"
"What do you mean exactly, Sweet-Heart?"
"I mean, God is writing a story about us."
"Yes, I think you are right Maya. So, what kind of a story do you think it is that He's writing?"
"Well, it's all about us and right now it's about how we are trying to go to sleep. And it's a good story, "cause He's a good guy. No, actually God is a great guy isn't He, Mom!"
"Yes, Maya, God is a great God! - Now, it's time for bed - Night Night Honey"
[Long Silence]
"Mom, please just one more question."
"O.K. Maya, one more."
"So, when the first Mommy bird was a baby in an egg, who was it's Momma. I mean, who was its protector?"
.....You have got to be kidding me, I thought! Did my four year old really just ask me from her own little thoughts the classic, 'which came first the chicken or the egg?"...What a hilarious conversation.
"Maya, that's a good question and as far as I can figure, God made a grown mom and daddy bird first, just like he made Adam and Eve becuase He knew it wouldn't be good for the first animals to be babies without parents to protect them."
"oh, That's so good! Good night momma," Maya said, then off to sleep she went.
wow...you've got a little philosopher on your hands. precious girl, full of love.
Posted by: Sarah | January 10, 2011 at 12:52 AM
don't you just love those moments! When you know somthing is hitting home and you have an opportunity to speak about how God loves us through the little and big things
Posted by: Michelle Jamie | January 10, 2011 at 09:46 AM
So cute! I love when kids make sense of huge life questions.
Posted by: JulieinCA | January 10, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Wow.....that is really touching! So sweet :))
Posted by: Elin S. Hodøl | January 11, 2011 at 03:05 AM
Kerry, I just wanted to share that my husband finally was transplanted today. You have prayed for us many times. Update on my blog!
Posted by: JulieinCA | January 13, 2011 at 02:46 AM
Hi Kerry,
I thought I might just say a quick hello as it seems we live near each other. I'm not certain though-I saw Danville on the Show Hope blog. I've used Show Hope's "Seeds of Change" devotional several times as we went through our adoption and have passed it on to several people as well. My husband and I are passionate about sharing God's heart for orphans and the gospel. We live in Mifflinburg PA. We have four children, two adopted from Ethiopia. God bless, Angie
Posted by: Angie Laubach | January 21, 2011 at 05:51 AM
*****URGENT*******
Kerry,
I know you're a prayer warrior and I would like for you to pray for me. Our family dog (85 lb.) plowed into me and now I'm looking at knee surgery this afternoon.
Please pray for healing and for me to be enveloped within that peace that cannot be understood.
Thank you and love from NC.
Posted by: cindim | February 01, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Kerry! I check in to your blog frequently just to see pictures of you and your beautiful family. I'm so blessed to see the GORGEOUS new baby and your other 2 beautiful kids. May the Lord continue to bless you all and keep you. I love you all. Love, Lanes
Posted by: Elena | February 13, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Do i really have the sense of mourning the loss of my youth and confusing about my future?
Posted by: Jordan Shoe | February 16, 2011 at 08:55 PM
I examine in to your site regularly just to see images of you and your wonderful household. I know you're a prayer enthusiast and I would like for you to hope for me.
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