IN MY HEAD

Minor Surgery, Major Surgery

You ever heard the question:  what’s the difference between a major surgery and minor surgery?  The answer:  minor surgery is when it’s happening to you, major surgery is when it’s happening to ME.  It is so funny to realize when the story involves you… it seems more important.  I thought about this joke recently when Amanda told me that Caleb (our 14-month son) had busted his upper lip and needed to go to the emergency room to get stitches.  I did not freak out, but I was more concerned about this situation that all the other things going on in my world that Monday morning.  Why?  Because this was a situation that involved MY son, not just any child.  Most parents can understand that.  The concern and more importantly – the love I have for Caleb is one that is huge, however, my love pales in comparison to God’s love for Caleb.  Even better – God’s love for all His children.  The crazy day was a big reminder of how much God loves us and cares for us – His children.  I really believe the things that go on in our lives (good and bad) are not just minor things to our Heavenly Father.  They are major in His eyes.  Why?  Because it’s personal, we are His children.  He loves us!

BTW – Caleb got three stitches put in his lip and removed a week later.  He’s doing fine.