Milestones!

So Sunday night Camden was sorting out a lot of things in his sleep:

1. 2 top teeth breaking through the gums.

2. learning how to pull up on the furniture without our help.

(Note to worried grandmas..Camden was not actually up in the night figuring this out...hehe).

These two things have been contributing to a lot of whining and a lot of frustration both for buddy and for his momma! I have definitely learned a lot more about what it looks like for me to be patient, truly patient, with a child who is learning so much and trying new things but just can't seem to get it quite yet. Also, the poor guy couldn't help that his teeth took so long to break through the gums. I could see them for 2 weeks right under the skin! These last few weeks have also taught me so much about our loving heavenly Father who guides us and helps us through difficult situations. Coming to understand my love for Camden even through these difficult times has helped me to understand God's love and faithfulness towards us even when we are struggling through life. Something that also stood out to me was that God never gets irritated or frustrated with us...rather He continues to teach and discipline us so we will be sanctified in His truth and understanding of who He is and who He has created us to be through His word (John 17:17...the entire passage of John 17 has helped me gain a greater understanding of who God, Son, and Spirit are recently through this time.) Read and enjoy the many wonderful truths that are so eloquently stated for us to live out and enjoy! "All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them." (John 17:10). "...That the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them." (John 17:26). Jesus desires for God's love to be IN US. This is the same love that God has for his only Son, Jesus. Jesus also says that he is dwelling within us. This is so overwhelming when I think about the magnitude of God's love. He loves me as much as he loves his only son (which is more than the love I even have for my only son). Not only does God give us his love, but also his Son to dwell with us forever. :)

Thank you for letting me share my revelations with you!