Thoughtfulness & Generosity: C's Present

Friday was a Teacher Workday for C, so he went with me to run a few errands (G was at school).  Our first stop was the $ Store.  As we were entering the store, I realized that C hadn't gotten anything for G's birthday.  Since he now earns an allowance, I felt that he should purchase her gift using his own money.  I explained this to him and he happily agreed to pick out an item for G and pay me back when we got home.

As we walked through the store, he carefully considered multiple items and eventually selected a package of Origami Paper Flowers (he's not just into paper airplanes anymore, folks :)  A thoughtful gift, indeed!

After we checked out and were heading for the door, we passed a row of those $0.25 candy/toy dispensers.  Aside:  My kids are constantly begging to get something from these things and I ALWAYS say no.  I know...I'm a buzz-kill :)  In any case, as we pass the row of dispensers, C says" Hang on, Mom.  I want to get something for G out of one of these things."  Then he pulls a quarter out of his back pocket and puts it into the toy dispenser.  I took a picture I was so proud :)

Before we ever left the house, he'd gotten $.36 from his Fun Money bank with the intention of buying her one of those toys.  He never said one word to me about it...even as I was "reminding" him in the store that he should probably buy her a present.  On top of that...when he realized that he didn't have enough $ to buy himself something...not. one. peep!  He didn't say "I've already bought her Origami Paper so I'll just keep this." 

I am one proud Momma! But mostly I just feel humbled...cause I'm a HOT MESS!  I make so many mistakes every. single. day.  But GOD is powerful and faithful to work in my children DESPITE my sin/mistakes/ignorance to bring about His plan for their lives! So perhaps it is better said - I am one BLESSED Momma! :)

James 1: 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.