Had a dream that my son and I were at the top of a mountain enjoying the view – suddenly he fell down a hole in the mountain.
Of course, I tried my hardest to climb down and pull him up ( the dream ended with me trying to save my son. Not sure of the outcome)
My mind was racing all night trying to understand that dream. I talked it out with God and the conclusion was My parenting can get my son to the mountain top but only he can keep his self there.
As a parent, I have to prepare my son spiritually, mentally and physically to overcome challenges before they come, because mommy can’t always save him.
That was a tough dream to have. I was fighting tears back, while figuring out what I could have done to keep him from falling.
- I should’ve never took my eyes off him.
- I should have had him anchored to me.
- I should have emphasized safety more.
I was analyzing the heck out this dream ya’ll. Let me add this in, I rarely remember my dreams. Rarely is probably closer to NEVER.
So this dream about my son could not be ignored. The reality is that we can try our hardest to make sure our kids have everything they need in life, but LIFE will still happen to them. What’s more important than what we give them, is what we teach them.
- Good grades are great, but are we teaching them how to cope when they get a bad grade.
- Stylish clothes are awesome, but are we teaching them how to give to others.
- Being popular is valuable, but are they limited their opportunities by only associating with certain people.
- Going to church is a start, but are we teaching them to act on the lessons in the Bible.
Everyday we have to check ourselves and ask: Are we preparing our kids to conquer life without us?
Mommy Making Moves by LaChanel Hemphill 