Modeling Patience and Gentleness

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March 2008
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When this post was written: First child (D) was 4 yrs, 8 mo. Second child (B) was 3 yrs, 2 mo.

Third child (L) was 1 yrs, 4 mo.


Last week my brother brought his two older boys (ages 9 and 12) to visit for a few days, and David in particular was ecstatic. I was pleased to see their gentleness and patience with all three of my children, especially when their parents were nowhere to enforce or reward such behavior.

I noticed last night David copying the same gentleness and patience with his sisters. The cousins’ behavior made an impression on him. I think we’ll keep those boys around!

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Proverbs13:20

Today at church I plan to mention that I am thankful for the behavior I saw last night. I will mention how thankful we are for cousins who love God and His ways.

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