She speaks my (love) language
Words of affirmation is my love language (The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman).
Apparently Nine speaks this love language fluently.
I could bring her along as a translator.
Examples:
Friday is Fun Lunch Day at her school. Parent’s get a break and the kids get a special lunch catered.
So on the way home last Fun Lunch day I ask Nine, “So how was Fun Lunch today?”
“Bad!”
Bad? Why?” I ask.
“Because you didn’t make it!”
Choke.
Last night Nine had a play date at a school friend’s home. She stayed for dinner.
Now this friend’s mother owns a restaurant in town and cooks all the food.
I was wishing I could have accompanied her to the play date or at least to dinner.
Again our conversation of the way home…
“So, how was dinner?”
“OK”
“Just OK?” “Why just OK?” I ask.
“You didn’t make it!” she giggles.
I am sitting in the waiting room at the UIC Ortho Clinic as I write this, sobbing like a fool. The people around me must think I am worried about a root canal or some other horrible dental problem.
I believe one way God hugs us is through the arms and words of each other. How beautiful that God would use this sweet child to bless me.
When we realize that we can be a blessing to each other, we can experience that peace that surpasses all understanding.
I am blessed and I pray that these posts can be a blessing to you.
