I got a little wake up call on my way to put the boys down for their morning naps. Normally, I set them at the base of the stairs and they climb up to their bedroom. I block off the entryway with our ottoman so the boys can't get to the stairs unless I am watching them. Nash was already on the third stair when I carried Gray over the ottoman to set him at the base. There is a little ledge that sticks out at the base of the banister. I came down straight on that ledge on the edge of my kneecap, off the ottoman. The pain was so bad it took my breath away. I managed to set Gray down on the floor before crumbling myself. I couldn't say anything but "oh! Oh! OH!" It hurt so bad. I don't know if the boys have ever seen me in pain before. I was so scared to bend my leg. My thoughts turned to the fact that my phone was all the way in the kitchen and how on earth was I going to make it in there to get a hold of someone to come help me. So I prayed.
And immediately Nash crawled down the stairs to come give me a hug. (Which he has never done before on his own.) Gray grinned up at me and put his hand on my leg. And my knee is sore to the touch, but I don't even have a bruise.
In Young Women's we have been talking a lot about divine nature. And today I am reminded that it is in my boys' divine nature to protect their family. And they do.
Today, that is what love is for me. My boys. Looking out for me. Making sure I am ok. Showing me they love me.
Sweet boys.
That is so sweet!!! I'm so glad that your knee isn't damaged too badly and that the boys were able to give you comfort when you needed it. Little cuties!
ReplyDeleteNeat story Kristin about the fall on the stairs and how sweet Nash & Gray were to you. Your prayer was answered in a very special way. I'm going to have to go Flagstaff one of these years on Valentine Day....wow what an awesome and delicious tradition that your mom has. Hopefully she won't mind me crashing the party sometime.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of you and the boys look great. They sure are growing up WAY TO FAST, that's for sure. You're a great mom to those boys, they certainly are not lacking in being loved by you. Sure love you....take care!
I love that even though they are so little they can understand when you need some loving. I vividly remember the first time I even cried in from of Adam because I was sad (I cried out of joy a lot, but that doesn't count) and he was so concerned. So sweet. Your boys are so handsome and getting so big!
ReplyDeleteSweet :) But sorry about your knee!
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