When I grow up...

The girls like to talk about what they will be when they grow up. Autumn and I like to think about when they grow up. Sometimes though, well, many times, the two dreams just aren't the same. Sister 1 changes what she wants to be every day. One day its a teacher, one day its a doctor, the next day she wants to just hang a sign on the road that says she will teach horse riding lessons! Whatever that girl chooses, she will be good at it. She is determined, compassionate, honest and has a magnetic personality.

Sister 3, A, wants to be an art teacher when she grows up. There is no doubt she will do something with her artistic ability when she grows up. She is artistic....SO artistic. I will post pictures of her artwork another time. She also has a odd fascination with animals, old people and dead things, so I don't know what she will end up doing with that combination of interests! I am totally sure though, that she will make a difference in many people's lives! She is so tender-hearted. She sees details in life that no one else sees. She appreciates things in life that so many people skip right over.

Sister 4 might say she wants to be a doctor or a teacher, but in reality, she is too concerned with the social games going on around her to worry about her future! We always say that S's dream job would be a teacher. Imagine, being the control freak that she is....having control (theoretically anyway) of ALL of those kids! I think S will definitely be in some role of leadership. She is a mother hen. She is not only concerned with what she is doing, but she makes sure all those around her are doing the right thing too! She is smart and nurturing. She is going to be good at what she does.....she is determined.

Sister 2, H, has a different perspective of everyday jobs that we see as not something that you aspire to do. Two of her dream jobs: a waitress (#1 dream) and a banker. Why does she want to be a waitress? A waitress really isn't a great job, you may think. Well, look at it from her perspective....you get to meet new people and talk to new people all day, you get to help people by getting them exactly what they need, and then the best part....when they leave, they just leave you money! Yep...sounds like a great job! Working at the bank...think about that from her perspective...people give you money all day, you get to use a calculator, you get to count lots of money, and you get to give kids suckers....sounds great! Really, H, is so thoughtful, has a sweet heart, and will quietly make a difference in many people's lives!

It is amazing to think of how God will use each of these girls. He has brought them through difficult situations and he doesn't bring s through those things to just leave us....he has a plan for our lives. He can use the unique personalities, gifts, and talents He has given us if we choose to. My prayer for my girls is that they will continue to be obedient to the Lord in everything they do!