Me with our oldest, when he was 2 months old |
Hold him while he's little-
He won't be little long;
For all too soon will come the day
He won't need Mama's song,
Nor cuddling on the rocking chair.
He's joined the busy throng.
Guide him while he's little,
And show him how to be
A good, obedient little boy;
One not obsessed with "me".
Then you will find in years to come,
A blessing he will be.
Love him while he's little,
He needs your touch of grace.
He needs the comfort you can give
In just a sweet embrace.
Thoughts of Mom will bring him back
With smile upon his face.
Teach him while he's little
To love the Bible true;
For it has all the answers
To what he needs to do
To make his life fulfilling,
And keep heaven in view.
Hold him, guide him, love him--
He'll soon be grown, you'll see.
Teach him while he still is small
And sitting on your knee.
For if you do these while he's small,
'Tis for eternity.
--Susan Nolt
Linking up with: Living in the Shoe. Whole-Hearted Home, Growing Home
This is beautiful and so true. My little man will be 17 in a few months. It goes so very fast. My youngest turns three in May. I want to beg the LORD to slow it down... maybe even pause for a bit. :) Enjoy them. It truly does move so fast.
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I just so loved this poem!! You are so right. When my oldest was 8, I thought 13 was far away. He is 29 now!!Enjoy them. Facebook can wait!!
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