Sunday, December 28, 2008

God and Santa According to Carter

We were in the car one day and my Carter, who can be VERY random a lot, suddenly spoke up and said:

Carter: "God and Santa they are a lot alike."

Us: "How?"

Carter: "Well, they both see all we do and they both have beards - Jesus' is brown and short. Santa's is long and white. But they are different, too."

Us: "How are they different?"

Carter: "Well, Santa, he only gives us gifts one day a year, but God gives us gifts every day!"

Again, reminded by a 5 year old of what is truely important. Ever since this statement, we have challenged our family to find the gifts God has given us each day. Sometimes it is hard to see the gifts when we have so much heartache in our lives. So I challenge you to look back on each day and ask yourself, "What gifts has God given you today?"

13 comments:

Laura said...

Great post! Carter has great insight!

Stephanie said...

Thanks for that, Becky! I think we all need reminded every now and then.....

Barely Domestic Mama said...

Awwwww. That is so sweet. It's amazing the thoughts that little kids can think of.

Ryan and Katie said...

I see a preacher in your future!

Aunt Julie said...

Christmas Blessings to you and yours!

Sandy said...
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Sandy said...

What a smart little guy! You guys are doing a great job raising your kids!!!

AndreaLeigh said...

soooo sweet and how insightful is he?? love it!

Julie said...

Yeah Carter... isn't it great when your kiddos speak the truth and are so honest about it. What a great little guy!

angie {the arthur clan} said...

How do these little guys get so smart? What a super-sweet story to share!

Cheryl Wray said...

LOVE this!!!

Aunt Julie said...

That Carter is a genius, isn't he? Kids really are perceptive at that age!

Anonymous said...

where you come from!

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