What We Need

I recognized the cough. The bark that comes in the night after tucking in.

So the youngest girl and I went out in the cold, night air. Cold air to battle the croup. We snuggled on the front step and awed at the full moon. We decided that this was a treat.

Once her breathing had steadied, we went back inside. Daddy had the cool mist humidifier all set up.

“Come, sweet girl,” I said. “The most important thing you need is sleep.”

There was a poignant pause on the step. She turned…

Please read the important word my child shared at Passionate Purposeful Parenting today. A little child shall lead them…

Need. That is our chosen word for 2012. As in…

I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

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About Hodgepodgemom

Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children – preschoolers to high schoolers. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

Comments

  1. Beautiful! Such wisdom from your little one.

    Hope she feels better soon:)

  2. It’s so hard when our little ones are sick! I love this post and the reminder….. Thank you and I LOVE the update you made on the bog!!!

  3. Thank you, friends! Sometimes the most basic and simple – is the most meaningful. And she is well. This is a story I remembered to share from last year. Praises for wellness.

  4. I couldn’t leave the comment on the PPP site, kept getting error.

    So I’m leaving it here…………. Ahhhhh, so BEAUTIFUL and so TRUE.

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