Wednesday, April 08, 2009

3 Year Old Logic

Anna Bell had a check-up with the ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Doctor this past Monday. And let's just say that our little girl is not a fan of doctors of any kind. (At her last well-check with the pediatrician, he broke out into a sweat just trying to check her ears and listen to her heart!) In order to prepare her (and myself!) for the visit, we talked quite a bit about what the doc would do and what it meant to be brave. We prayed with her, reminded her of the glorious sucker that she would receive after her visit, and practiced ear-looking while waiting in the room. One of the verses that Joshua has memorized is Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord you God will be with you wherever you go." Our buddy Shelly taught Joshua a little song with that verse when she came to visit and I asked Joshua if he would sing it to Anna Bell as we waited in the room. This is what he sang:
"Be Strong!
Anna Bell 1:9!
Be Strong!
Anna Bell 1:9!
Be strong and courageous.
Do not be terrified;
do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God is with you
wherever you go!"
...I LOVE it when we get little glimpses into their perceptions on life!!!

** We are celebrating Christ's ressurection intentionally this week with some special family devotion times. Pictures and stories soon to follow:) Our friends Josh and Tasha started this last year with their kiddos which encouraged us to do the same- check out their blogs for some great ideas as well!

4 comments:

The Via Colony said...

I LOVE songs that teach Scripture. I may need to get the tune to this one from you;)

Rebecca Layer said...

I love this story! I miss you guys so much and can't believe how big Joshua, Anna Belle and Caleb are getting. Give them all hugs and kisses from Aunt Becca. Love you all and hope to see you in May!

Shannon Bradley said...

I LOVE that!! :)

Tim and Sherri said...

I shared this story at the lunch table yesterday. Thanks for the smiles. I'm always encouraged by your thoughts and words of wisdom.

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