Northern New England and Louie's ouwies
Last night I returned from a wonderful time with the fun women of Northern New England. We walked through Jesus' hidden years together (from Anonymous) and I've already received several messages from dear souls sharing how God breathed hope and purpose into seemingly barren seasons of life. Thank you all for receiving Missi and me so warmly!
This morning, precious Louie greeted me with his usual "Maaa-mmm!" followed by a slobbery hug. Then around five times today so far, he has looked at me with his big caramel eyes and said, "Ouwiee" while touching his head or hand or foot or ear.
Louie's "ouwiee" means, "I need a kiss, please." Of course, I stop everything I'm doing to look him in the eyes and kiss him. Then, in a flash, he's off again to continue playing with a smile on his face.
It's hard to determine what prompts these moments. Louie cries when he's REALLY hurting, so I know it's not an emergency. But "ouwiee" receives my immediate attention just as a scream does. Why? He's asking for touch, for love, for a reminder that we are "we." My heart melts at his request.
So I think as soon as I finish this blog, I'm going to go upstairs and sit at my piano, turn my thoughts toward God and say, "ouwiee." I'm really okay. There's no crisis or emergency. I'd just like to feel His touch.
I think He's already waiting.
This morning, precious Louie greeted me with his usual "Maaa-mmm!" followed by a slobbery hug. Then around five times today so far, he has looked at me with his big caramel eyes and said, "Ouwiee" while touching his head or hand or foot or ear.
Louie's "ouwiee" means, "I need a kiss, please." Of course, I stop everything I'm doing to look him in the eyes and kiss him. Then, in a flash, he's off again to continue playing with a smile on his face.
It's hard to determine what prompts these moments. Louie cries when he's REALLY hurting, so I know it's not an emergency. But "ouwiee" receives my immediate attention just as a scream does. Why? He's asking for touch, for love, for a reminder that we are "we." My heart melts at his request.
So I think as soon as I finish this blog, I'm going to go upstairs and sit at my piano, turn my thoughts toward God and say, "ouwiee." I'm really okay. There's no crisis or emergency. I'd just like to feel His touch.
I think He's already waiting.
posted by alicia britt chole at
2:48 PM
2 Comments:
Thank you for updating us on your kids. I love to see their precious personalities through your eyes. One of mine has had a particularly challenging day today, and we each have an "ouwiee." Perhaps that's why she requested that I worship at the piano right outside her bedroom tonight. Sounds like a perfect idea!
What a precious image, both of your earthly family and our Heavenly Father. Thanks so much!
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