Nate in the van

a conversation between Nate and me in the van (we were the only ones in the van):

Nate: Mom, I just can't decide if I want to play football on TV when I grow up or sing on the radio like Steven Curtis Chapman. (imagine the most indecisive, life-changing-decision voice)

me with a smile: Wow, Nate...I don't know. But, what I do know is that God has some AWESOME plans for you, and I can't wait to see what those plans are! Why don't you play football this fall, and we'll get you going on piano lessons! Then, we'll just see what you really like to do! (he has to start with piano before he can move to guitar, which is what he really wants to do!)

Nate: that sounds good.


I love this kid! I love that I can tell him with confidence that God loves him and has huge plans for him. I love that I can tell him that God will work all things together for what is best for Nate because he loves God. I love that I can teach him scripture even now at such a young age! I pray that he knows God loves him and will never forget that!

boost of confidence, not

Today in the van we were listening to some Hillsong worship music. Darlene Zschech was belting out ever so awesomely "Shout to the Lord," when I hear these words from the back of the van:

Kyle: Is that mom singing?
Nate: No, mom's just a little good, but this lady is REALLY good.
Kyle: Well, I've heard mom sing this song before. (Just a side note since I know I have some newer readers...I used to lead worship at our church in Maine. I am humbled that God could ever use little me in that capacity.)

Wow! Thanks for the boost of confidence, Nate, hahaha! Of course, Kyle even thinking it could possibly be me singing was very sweet of him. However, I totally should have switched the music because this conversation happened again almost word-for-word when the NEXT song played. Nate just continued to say that I was "just a little good." Awesome.