Piggy Back Rides

The title sounds innocent right? Well this is an innocent story so it should. I have decided that God reveals himself in both mysterious and humorous ways. We, both men and women, are made in His image. I don't necessarily think that is a physical meaning. I believe it's more of the emotions, spirit, experiences and relationships which make us like God. The bible states that God has given us Love, Peace, and Joy and the greatest is love. I think Joy should be the second because God does have a sense of humor. Why else would He make green beans the same color as their vine or make oranges circular so they are hard to stack. I'm sure He sits on His throne during the summer months laughing and pointing to tons of beans left on the vine that we didn't see.

Life's garden is rich with fruit. He has given us a bountiful harvest of funny memories for us to take when we get to heaven. Some we see and enjoy here on Earth. I believe other funny events will be revealed to us just like green beans we have left on the vine. So be aware and always watching your children to make sure you pick as many beautiful memories as possible. They grow so fast don't they?

So what does this have to do with piggy back rides?

Here is a green bean I found yesterday:

Imagine your oldest child, barely into her fourth year playing with her dolls on the floor. The family dog is chasing a ball around the family room while the middle child laughs and calls his name and the youngest child is taking a nap during all of this. Silence is a scary thing to a parent. When it goes silent that is usually not a good sign.

SILENCE - man it's loud. I sit in my chair ever listening. Nothing at first, then slowly and barely audible there it is...

Jingle jingle jingle jingle goes the dog's collar. I know... I just know. I place my laptop on my chair and turn around to see our family dog ravishing the back of my oldest child as she plays quietly with her dolls on the floor. And then she speaks:

"Daddy - look - he wants a piggy back ride!" she giggles.

Thank you God for that green bean. I shall feast deliciously on that one for quite some time.