•10:33 PM
July 15, 2010 10:33 p.m.
I have to write about something that makes me very proud. It is about Chips. Chips (and Sweet Girl) have both been having a great time at Music Camp and at VBS, both offered through our church. Chips has been receiving some pretty neat compliments, and I want to share them here.
1. The Chief Musician of our church saw me twice last week (during Music Camp) and commented about Chips. He had been teaching him in a small tone chimes group. He said that he really enjoyed Chips, that he has a great smile and that his attitude is positive and very refreshing. That pleased me.
2. This week, the lady who taught Chips' class at VBS (who happens to be the pastor's wife) told me that she really enjoyed having Chips in her class because he is such a willing participant. That comment made me feel good, too.
3. Yesterday, another mom came up to me and told me that on the way home from VBS the day before, her 11 year old son told her that he really liked Chips a lot, because "he is really nice, he really loves Jesus, and he always tries to do the right thing". The mother followed up by saying she was thankful that Chips was in her son's life, that as a peer, he was a good Christian witness to her son. All I can say about that compliment is WOW! What better words could I possibly hear?
We are still pretty new to this church, but people are starting to appreciate our son as they get to know him. Chips isn't doing anything unusual at these events. He is just being himself. Very cheerful and happy, very engaging, and enjoying everything he does, big and small. He also loves to engage adults in conversation at every opportunity. It is so wonderful to see him growing in Christ in this way!
I have to write about something that makes me very proud. It is about Chips. Chips (and Sweet Girl) have both been having a great time at Music Camp and at VBS, both offered through our church. Chips has been receiving some pretty neat compliments, and I want to share them here.
1. The Chief Musician of our church saw me twice last week (during Music Camp) and commented about Chips. He had been teaching him in a small tone chimes group. He said that he really enjoyed Chips, that he has a great smile and that his attitude is positive and very refreshing. That pleased me.
2. This week, the lady who taught Chips' class at VBS (who happens to be the pastor's wife) told me that she really enjoyed having Chips in her class because he is such a willing participant. That comment made me feel good, too.
3. Yesterday, another mom came up to me and told me that on the way home from VBS the day before, her 11 year old son told her that he really liked Chips a lot, because "he is really nice, he really loves Jesus, and he always tries to do the right thing". The mother followed up by saying she was thankful that Chips was in her son's life, that as a peer, he was a good Christian witness to her son. All I can say about that compliment is WOW! What better words could I possibly hear?
We are still pretty new to this church, but people are starting to appreciate our son as they get to know him. Chips isn't doing anything unusual at these events. He is just being himself. Very cheerful and happy, very engaging, and enjoying everything he does, big and small. He also loves to engage adults in conversation at every opportunity. It is so wonderful to see him growing in Christ in this way!
2 comments:
That your son is not "trying" to behave for people, and yet receiving compliments is a great testament to both his character and your mothering. Hooray for both of you!
That is a lovely set of compliments for your son and for his family upbringing. And to get a sincere compliment from a peer can often be the hardest thing to achieve. It is the happiest feeling for a parent to know that our children are appreciated for who they are.