Thankful

Three days a week, Max watches Jack jump out of the car and head into school.

It was painfully difficult for him on that first day. It has since become much easier. Yet, as I watch him stare out the window, I see the longing in his eyes.

In our family, we pray before each meal. The boys say a simple prayer, then they thank God for whatever is currently on their minds. The most frequently occurring ones:

Cars
The playroom
Grandpa
Ice cream
Baby Isaac
Mr. Dave

This past weekend, seemingly out of the blue, Max prayed:

Thank you, God, for Jack's school.

May we, like this precious child, be thankful to God for what He has given those we love; even when He hasn't given it to us.