Mitchell Mom of Five

NEVER Take Your Precious Gifts for Granted

{ 11:11, 2007-Feb-5 } { 0 comments } { Link }

Since the tragic death of my childrens friend this past week, I have been very anxious. I cannot sleep at night for I am constantly checking on my children. My anxiety has been getting the better of me, which I have had under control for some time now. I find myself in prayer often, thanking my Heavenly Father that my children are healthy and safe with me. For three days I walked around in a daze. It just didn't feel real. I finally broke down and cried myself breathless. I cried for the parents of this little boy (friends of our family), I cried for every parent who has experienced loss and I cried for the fear of ever feeling it myself. I still could not sleep well last night but I also felt more at peace.

Parents I plead with you to NEVER take your children for granted as we so often do. Thank God every day that they are healthy and safe and alive!! Listen to them when they talk to you. Spend every precious moment you can with them. When they are asking to talk or help you with something and your busy, remind yourself to always slow down enough to cherish these precious gifts the Lord so trusted you with. DO NOT turn them away as again we so often do when we feel time is our enemy. Start looking at time as another moment you won't get back. Look at it as if it is your best friend.

Those parents who have children in public schools, please please talk to your children often and pay very close attention to what they are learning from everything they are exposed to. Even in the simplest statement, you can find so many things. We are living in very scary times. Children are growing up way to fast, learning things they shouldn't at an early age, and impressing them upon other children. The internet, television and books can also be a danger.

The 'game' this boy died of is something that has been around for ages, let alone I had never heard of it. He was raised in a strict home and monitored very well. He was a very active, outgoing, happy child. Even in your wildest imagination, you wouldn't imagine he would try something like this. It is very sad and tragic.

I am listing a link for anyone to check out so they can also have the information to talk with their children about. Please check it out and inform yourself.

www.stop-the-choking-game.com

And remember....hold your children extra longer, tell them you love them often, and give thanks to our Heavenly Father for your blessings.

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