I heard a story about a little boy who was found drunk.
Drunk because he wanted to get into trouble so he could be in prison to be with his dad.
He was 4.
And ever since then, I have been struck by the impact of our choices.
I. mean. Woah.
Not be all heavy, but ya, it’s heavy.
It all comes down to our choices.
Every choice we make will impact something.
Or someone.
And yet, most of the time we don’t even seem to think beyond the moment.
This moment…
right now,
or even,
five minutes from now….
It’s easy to forget,
to think it’s all about us.
I stand guilty.
But, I now have a little boy who finds his tears in the night…
because someones choices do not reflect his best interests.
His heart is broken.
He aches for something that is not there.
All because of a choice.
And that is not okay.
It’s not all about us.
Actually, it’s RARELY ever is.
Every choice we make affects someone.
So, who are you affecting today?
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My heart aches for him. So so many prayers are coming from my direction.
That was awesome, insightful, and so very true. We could all stand to step back & look at what we are doing and how it affects those around us. (Jeez, it’s not even 6:00 am and you’ve already got me thinking deep thoughts – how do you do that?)
Could not agree with you more…..
Sad, very sad about the 4 year old boy. And all of the others that are affected by poor choices that we, as impressionable adults, are making on a daily basis.
These are words to remember Summer, especially as I am about to begin this walk called parenthood!
Bless you for all you are doing to help your little night crier!
Every conscious choice I make today affects my unborn child. And that is most important. I try to remember that when I’m craving a beer or that tuna sandwich that I can’t have.
I never thought of that. I had a bad day at work yesterday because my boss was being an asshat and today I’m a grouchy biotch and should probably still smile at everyone else…. I know this is a petty comparison but it’s my world today.
This is a GOOD question. I am really thinking about this. I know the fact that I’m going to crack down on my son about getting his homework finished is going to make him one grumpy kid.
I agree with you 100%. I’m going to try to be more aware of this.
a tiny choice can make such a difference, but at the same time you can’t keep beating yourself over past choices… difficult
That is so awful 🙁
Summer – thanks for the reminder – our actions have a lasting effect.
It’s so true! I think about our boys at the group home and how many of them (most) were there – not because of their choices, but because their parents or whoever else screwed up (molested them, sold them into prostitution, accused them of something, just sucked at being a parent). I hope my choices reflect well upon my boys. I try very hard to think about how things will affect them – not only tomorrow but in the long run.
This post is really making me think.
I cant even imagine – just cannot even imagine –
My blessing for today? being able to say that i am very irritated with my 3 – count em 3 teenagers this morning 🙂 cause if i could yell at them – that would mean that God had not blessed me with the snarky snippy snotty ornery almost grown monsters…and I dont know what I would do without them except maybe have 1/4 of the laundry – 1/4 of the dirty dishes – a clean house – hmmm – ill keep my bratty smart mouth teenagers 🙂
wow. My heart, is aching for him. You are so right. Everything we do has an impact. You inspire me Summer..All the time!
Love you for that!
so very true!! and so perfectly said!!!
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Have you ever heard of the What’s in the Bible series? It’s from the makers of Veggie Tales. I think you and your kids would enjoy it.
http://www.whatsinthebible.com
Oh my gosh. A 4 year old. I needed to hear this lesson today. Not because I’m doing something life changing, but because sometimes I make mountains out of molehills.
a really inspirational post Summer! so true and you wrote it so nicely. Our choices are really so important and you just never know the weight of their impact! I hope everything is going well with you and your new addition and that everyone is adjusting nicely. I hope you are having a nice week and a super day!
aww thats terrible…. this is something I’ve been preaching for the longest time… and there are so many who do not think about how their actions affect others…thank you for posting this!!
it’s so sad that you’re new little guy cries at night, but at least he now has a wonderful family to care for him 🙂
Very powerful and beautifully written…I really loved this…I’m saddened and touched all in one. xo – Ki
wow, summer. that is deep. it is amazing how much motherhood how changed how much is about me!
i’m praying for your family and your new little man. y’all are just the comfort he needs right now.
awww honey that’s rough. that’s sweet little guy doesn’t deserve to go through that pain. he’s in my prayers for sure. and you’re right… it rarely is about us. so so so true. hugs to you lady, you are truly an amazing mama!
What a real post Summer and you are so right, our actions do effect others! Thank you for the reminder from your genuine heart.
true