As I went to bed that night, I was praying, "Please God let Caleb sleep well tonight because in order for me to fight this sickness I need rest.....let ALONE for him to fight what he is getting as well." So, I went to bed early anticipating to be up about every 2 hours or less. Not to disappoint, Caleb was up within an hour after I had gone to bed.....and up EVERY hour or so there after! It was a long night BUT......
The very first time I went in to comfort him, I felt a peace wash over me. At first I was very tired and, frankly, kinda mad that I had to get up with him. Then, I just felt God whisper "CHERISH THIS TIME!"
It was only a few days before that I had been mentioning to a friend how much I missed Caleb's cuddles. He just doesn't do that any more.....too many toys to play with and places to go. And here I found myself with him, at 3am and he was cuddling in my arms. Yes, he still wasn't feeling very well (and I think he was a bit frustrated himself that he couldn't sleep) but I got to spend some great moments with Caleb just cuddling as he fell asleep in my arms. I also chose to use that time to pray for him.....for his life, his attitude, his health, his development (emotionally, spiritually, and physically), and his heart! What a great time to spend with God!
It is never fun to have a sick child.....you just feel so helpless. BUT, I hope that I can cherish those times with Caleb (and any children that are to come) when they are cuddling in my arms...sick or not. They grow up WAY WAY too fast!
Although 15 months is such a fun age and they soak up EVERYTHING they are trying to learn, I do still miss those times when he fit right in the crook of my arm. My baby is growing up!
Lord, please remind me every time I up with Caleb in the night to cherish the time with him. A mother's comfort is priceless! Help me not to take that for granted!
This was taken just before "the night" I mentioned above :)
What a beautiful baby boy (not so baby anymore!)
At Gma and Gpa Starnes house "mowing the lawn"
