A Sentimental Moment

Okay, so this is VERY unusual for me, but I had a rare moment of teariness the other day. We were having a terrific rain storm in the valley Thursday. I had taken the kids to see Indiana Jones (very good by the way) and we were on our way home. It was about 8:30 p.m. and POURING rain. The kind of rain that feels like God is trying to drown the devil. I looked in my mirror to see if the kids were asleep, and of course they were. I was suddenly struck by how innocent and young and trusting my children are. Not a care in the world and completely confident that I would get them home safely in spite of the storm outside. I can remember feeling that way when I was a teenager traveling with one of my parents driving. I look around at our world and I can only hope that my children enjoy a greater length of peace and security. That kind of innocence is so fleeting and I never want my kids to grow out of it! I know it hasn't got great odds but I'll keep praying that they will enjoy it as long as I can provide it. So there it is. My sentimental moment for the year. :)