As the boys made their American flags I read to them about
Thomas Jefferson. The kids learned how Thomas Jefferson loved reading and that
he was self motivated to learn. I pointed out how the Lord needed someone self
disciplined who loved learning about truth. The Lord not only needed someone
who diligently sought truth and light but one who also prepared and qualified self to boldly
successfully stand up for that truth in scary situations. Thomas Jefferson was
this type of person. He did a great work to help form our free nation today. My
precious Morgan who is 7, said to me during our discussion, “Mom, I am just
like Thomas Jefferson!” Being filled with joy I smiled and said, “Morgan, yes
you are! The Lord has a special purpose for you and you are studying and qualifying
yourself to be ready when he needs you just like Thomas Jefferson did.”
A few minutes later I read them the most well known sentence
of The Declaration of Independence, which says, “We hold these truths to be
self-evident, that all men are created equal…” I then followed it with the
question, “What does this mean?” not really knowing what kind of response I
would get from my young children. Tommy, who is 5, said, “Mom that means God
made us all special!” Again, filled with joy, I smiled and said, “You are
exactly right, God made us all special!”
At that moment I could not deny that my choice to teach my
children under my tender care is the right choice for us. I do not know what
the Lord has in store for my children or our family but I am determined to use
my agency to act in every facet of my life rather than be acted upon.
Case's flag art is at the top!
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