What Texting Can Do

Out of all the amazing electronic gadgets invented, my 2 favorites are the DVR and the cell phone. The DVR because I don't watch that many shows but the ones I do, I never have to miss plus I can skip through the commercials. I watched the Grammy's the other day and skipped through what seemed to be more commercials than the show. I love my DVR.

The cell phone, while I love it for the many reasons most people do, I love it mostly because it allows me to communicate with my kids on their level. That means texting! I would never see "I love you" hardly at all if it weren't for texting. I probably wouldn't get that many calls about being late or where they are as I do with texting.

So today here on the Ranch it's raining. The smallest, most intimate wedding I think we've ever had is in progress. It's cold outdoors but indoors the fireplaces are lit making it warm and cozy. I'm sentimental thinking once again about the future and I get a text from my son who is up in San Luis Obispo at Cal Poly. Kyle is probably going to kill me for this but here's what it says:

"On my way home from the studio and it's raining. Makes me remember how much you like the rain. Love you mom and i miss you."

OMG, is that the cutest, sweetest son ever? This is what I used to tell him and still do, "Thank you God for giving him to me." I focus so much of my thoughts about what my purpose is here on earth and how I'm to use my gifts for God's glory. I forget that a huge purpose for my existence is to raise 3 children to be seeking their purpose and guide them to use their gifts for God's glory. Kyle is in the architecture program at Cal Poly. He is pursuing a career path for which he is extremely talented and doing very well. He's involved with Campus Crusade for Christ and attends a guy's ("men's" makes me cry...can't do it) bible study on Monday nights. Chloe is in her Senior Year and has been accepted to her top 3 college choices which are all Christian Colleges. There's a 90% chance she'll end up at Gordon College located just outside of Boston. She has a heart for Christ and has just recently sent out a letter requesting financial support (most of you will receive it) to go to Haiti this summer with Saddleback Church. I am so very blessed to see God's glory revealed in these two amazing young adults!

See? Who knew one little text could make a mother brag on her children in this way?