Friday, November 11, 2011

not sure what i expected

writing for five minutes on unexpected

i don't know what i
expected
the wiggling little infants
the boys wrapped in baby blankets
i don't know what i
expected
the toddlers building towers
watching little bear and blues clues
i don't know what i
expected
but
they
grew
up
and the voices are deep
and they hold doors for me
and they pray out loud their thanks for me
i don't know what i
expected
but i don't have babies anymore
i have young men whose company i
enjoy
i have young men who make me
laugh
i have young men who love god above
all
and it seems so unexpected

i have a post here today as well!
for some great reads today, check out these ladies:

emily at imperfect prose
lisa-jo for five minute friday
beki at the rusted chain for fingerprint friday
studio jru for sneak peek friday
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12 comments:

  1. BrendaNovember 11, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I loved this! I have two boys who waved a magic scarf and became men too. (Mine are one month away from 19 and 17.) Totally agree...every day has kept this mama discovering the unexpected. Beautiful post!

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  2. carolinaNovember 11, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    ......and my 6 beautiful,wonderful children are grown and have beautiful,wonderful children of their own. I love them all and their families beyond words.
    Kendal's mom

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  3. Michelle DeRushaNovember 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Wonderful, Kendal, just wonderful.

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  4. Set Free From MeNovember 11, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I love this! My expectation grows that my tiny son will grow up to be a courageous and godly young man.
    Monica

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  5. Jennifer {Studio JRU}November 11, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    How wonderful to have raised this young men who love God above all. Well done mama, well done! :)

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  6. Jen @Sadie InspiredNovember 11, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Such beautiful words. It makes me think of my little son & the young man I hope he becomes. :)

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  7. Mommy EmilyNovember 12, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    oh girl this makes me weepy for the way my sons are growing up fast, too... thank you for reminding me to slow, and to savor... love you.

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  8. Jenni C'sNovember 12, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    my heart's desire too, that my children will grow up to be in love with God, and follow Him all the days of their lives...lovely words,today thanx for sharing..

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  9. nicNovember 12, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    grace is like this, yes? unexpected, and so much bigger than we'd hoped.

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  10. ToniNovember 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I wouldn't expect anything less because you are their mother.

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  11. MelodyNovember 12, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Oh what a wonderful blessing and favor of the Lord to see the fruit of His Spirit in your boys lives. I'm so happy for you.

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  12. Sylvia RDecember 9, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    What a blessing! Gave me a lump in the ole throat! The deep voices where babies once were...

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