Train up a child in the way he should go

Remember when I blogged about a very special friend of mine and I titled the post, "Miracle x 2, God's perfect plan"? Well, this weekend I was honored to be the one baking Hudson's and Hayes' christening cake. When Suz texted me not too long ago asking me if I had anything on my calendar for this weekend, I didn't tell her, but it wouldn't have mattered if I did have something on my calendar. I would have made a way for this cake to be baked.

I've always felt it is very important to have God as the center of your marriage, but even more important to rely upon Him for all of your parenting guidance. Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." What great advice, but how do you know "in the way he should go"? That's the part where you wear your knees out asking God for direction in how to steer your children in the same way that is according to His plan. Chip and Suz are very blessed with two sweet boys, and we are blessed to be able to watch them grow up in the Lord! After all, it takes a village to raise a child.