Sweet Megan

I have to record this priceless moment that happened last night...

The kids and I were on our way to the church to help with a cleaning assignment (Mark was already there.) Jessica and Megan were fighting over a water bottle. It was the end of the day and I really didn't know if I could handle the screaming over something SOO little. Just as I was ready to get involved in this quarrel, Megan sweetly said, "OK Jessie, you can have it," and she passed her the water bottle. With a lot of enthusiasm, I said, "Oh Megan, you are so sweet! Thank you so much for sharing!" She quickly responded, "Mom, I didn't do it for you, I did it for Jesus!" Oh man, talk about melting my heart! So, I took this opportunity to talk to the kids about how Megan is so right....when we serve and help others, we are making Jesus so happy. Then I asked if they knew how Jesus says thank you. They came up with many ideas which were good and then I added, "yes, it's the feeling you feel inside that feels so good and makes you so happy." I asked Megan if she felt that and she said yes. I said, that is Jesus saying thank you.

When we got to the church, Jessica started fighting with Megan again about opening the door. Megan quickly let Jessica do it without arguing. I didn't say anything but as we walked away from the car, Megan said, "Mom, Jesus just said thank you again!"