Little Seeds

So, it's been almost 2 months and the tip of folding her hands is still working on Chloe! Praise Him! This post isn't really a tip other than just encouragement. We are finally seeing some of the fruit of our labor in Chloe! She doesn't always use manners the first time when she is with us. But, really, how many of us do at home? Yet, when she is with others she is the picture of perfection. We get frustrated with her because at home she seems ungrateful, always wanting more, more, more. Yet, when we are not around she is appreciative of everything and everyone. Even though it seems like we are just talking into the wind, the lessons are sinking in. I just want to say that all the hard work does pay off. Keep working, keep planting seeds because eventually you do see it. I know we often use the scripture "train up a child in the ways they should go and when they are older they will not depart from it" and think long term. But this scripture is also true of short term lessons. Yes, we do want to see our children grow into successful, Godly adults. But we also want to see them be gracious, loving children. Sometimes I get impatient waiting for my flowers to grow but it does take nurturing and TIME!