Clapping and Hugging: Lessons from Riley Grace
Psalm 104:1-2 "Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty, covering yourself with light..." Well, Riley Grace is ONE! Actually by the time this is posted, she’s been one for two months, but oh well! This year has flown by in a swift blur. She’s had a busy year with lots of milestones. She’s moved to a new house and a new preschool, traveled to Alabama a few times for family visits and a beach vacation, and many more! I can’t believe our little girl is one. As I was thinking back to this last year, I couldn’t help but well up with emotion at the blessing each moment has been. The late night feedings and diaper blowouts right before work seem like a really long time ago, but it was just a short year ago! It never ceases to amaze me how much the Lord can teach me through parenting Riley Grace and watching her interact with the world. These are just a few of the things I’ve learned from watching her gro