SAFETY NETS (MY QUIET PLACE 22)
I always noticed like an inner feeling of joy whenever daddy was with my kids or any of his other grandkids. My younger brother use to call to tease and say he was just having kids anyhow whenever any of us had a baby and we’ll all laugh. I think the most fascinating part of it all was when he came round and almost immediately connected with them even when they barely understood the concept of who ‘grandpa’ was.
So the other my boys are having another 'picky food day' on what they wanted for lunch. Sometimes it can be really draining when they change their mind on what they want after a request has been made and the meal prepared. Once in a while they are reminded of why they should be grateful for even having food on their table. They seem to ignore or forget after a while.
It happened again, after another round of fun filled activities (rough and very physical plays). They demanded for something totally different. Mummy goes down that road again explaining the importance of showing gratitude for what they have when they have it. This time my boys are not quiet like other times-they think deeply before responding. Those kids that don’t have food don’t their dads work? What of their mums? Well, it means they also do not have a grandpa because if they had one like mine, they won’t get hungry. I really don’t know where this came from, but it is obvious my dad had created this feeling of safety among his grandkids.
I am in my ‘QUIET PLACE’ ( a small space in my house I reflect on the day's activities) and I am thinking of how many people feel secure in my safety net. How many people are rest assured that I am around or will give them a listening ear or go an extra mile just to make sure they are safe. A safety net is really designed to help others from injury or falling from heights. Everyone has a safety net whether you are conscious of it or not. The question is how many people will feel safe while in yours? How many will run to you when they are hungry or need a listening ear or any kind of support? How many people can your safety net accommodate? Selah#GoodNightDaddy#MyQuietPlace#TurnAroundThursday#