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.