Sweet Soul

I think if I had to choose 1 thing I love most about my sweet little boy, it'd be his soul. I have known since shortly after he was born that he was destined for great work for the Kingdom of Christ. I know that all kids are special and God has plans for them... but there's just something... I really can't explain it, (and maybe every Christian Mommy feels it, I don't know) but there's something different about Josiah that God put into him for a very special reason. His soul is marked for Christ. I'm excited to see what God has in store for him as he grows.

I love and admire his innocence and spirit and sometimes I remind myself of the gospel where Jesus says, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (Matthew 19:14) If Josiah, and all these little children, have the keys to the Kingdom of heaven... than I better pay close attention and see what I can learn, right? All we can do is "let the children come" to Him. And each Sunday we bring our children to Jesus at mass.

Today in church Josiah discovered the crucifix. Although we've talked about "Jesus on the cross" for a long time now... he realized something today. As he sat looking at it he said to Michael, "Daddy? What are those black things?" Michael explained that those are nails, and Josiah got very sad. He almost cried saying, "That makes me sad. I don't want nails in Jesus' feet!" It was so precious and, well, sad. It was beautiful, but... I didn't even know what to say. I told him it makes me sad too. Then I continued taking care of Lydia but Michael lifted him up and was whispering in his ear explaining more to calm him down. I think he told him that Jesus "boo-boo's are all gone now" ... how do you explain the crucifixion to a two year old? However you do it... I think we get credit just for trying. He is already such a great little disciple and has touched the hearts of many. I just hope he gets to keep spreading Christ's love for many years to come.
I'm so very proud already. I love these precious little Saints we have, and I'm honored to be given the opportunity to care for them every day.

God Bless You!