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She Puts Me to Shame

July 19, 2011 by Tracey 5 Comments

Have the actions of one of your children ever put you to shame?

One day last week we were leaving the house to take a meal to a friend who’d recently had surgery.  We were planning to stop at the grocery store on the way, and my eight-year-old asked  if she could bring some money with her.  Wondering what candy or other treat she was planning on purchasing, I asked why.  Her response?  She wanted to buy flowers for the lady. 

I must admit that the first words that came to mind were, “Is that really how you want to spend your money?”  Thankfully, I paused long enough to instead ask calmly, “Are you sure that’s what you want to do?”

When she responded positively, I told her to bring her money along.

She chose a bouquet of red roses (making good use of her money by choosing ones that were were on sale) and delivered them herself along with a handmade card. 

I hope that her thoughtful and generous nature reminds me to think less of myself and more of others.  While meeting a person’s needs by supplying necessities, may I also take the time to think of the little “extras” that might brighten some one’s day.

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  1. Aurie{OurGoodLife} says

    July 19, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Tracey – this is so sweet! What a wonderful example you have been to your girls!!

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  2. Tracey says

    July 19, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    Aurie,

    Thank you for the kind words – but I only wish I was as thoughtful as my younger daughter often is! She is very social and enjoys meeting and talking to people. I trust that the Lord will use her personality for His purposes as she grows older.

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  3. Sues says

    July 19, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    PRAISE! YOU have raised them with the heart of God! They are already using their spiritual gifts – beautiful!!!

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  4. Clara says

    July 19, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    That is so sweet, and reflects her heart… Having such a generous and giving heart is a true treasure! What a blessing, and what a testimony to the way you have raised your girls!

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  5. Nikki says

    July 20, 2011 at 12:13 am

    My children haven't shamed me (like this!) yet, but I'm sure they will. My son has such a caring, sensitive spirit that it will probably be him.

    Reply

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