How to convince an eight-year-old-boy-wanna-be-a-man that there is nothing to fear in the dark of night? Talking, illustrating, illuminating the way, teaching character qualities, pleading, praying, suggesting that singing very loud will cause all the unsavory characters to flee...all for naught. So what works?
Older sister Jenna, with complete compassion blurts out:
"Oh! Talk about being afraid!! Try being upstairs in the barn at night with all kinds of knot-holes staring at you like raccoon eyes! Oh, I sing! I belt out the most convicting hymns that could convert the most perverted sinners!!"
So, as I type, Caleb is outside singing at the top of his lungs while he gathers kindling.
And in case you wonder, he is now safe inside fairly busting with pride.
7 comments:
Oh my goodness! I was cracking up! That is so awesome. :D
Mrs. R! That was hilarious! I shall have to convince MY 10 year old brother in the same way!! Maybe he is nervous and I can teach to sing like that!
Great Story!
That is very sweet! I usually just talk to myself or the animals if I'm out in the barn at night. :)
Blessings,
Kelsey
Singing always helps to deal with anything!
Lovely blog you have here by the way.
Dear Mrs Regan,
Lydia here:
I think that is the cutest story! Very good advice!
Tell that little guy to keep up the great work!(Singing!!)
In Christ,
Lydia
My 4 year old son is afraid of the dark - this is a great idea!! :)
How funny! I love this post!
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