Lessons in the Wait
Lessons in the Wait. I’ve waited a long time for man child to be able to wear this shirt. Tonight, was Hawaiian night at the girls’ basketball game and I thought it would be perfect. I’m glad he agreed.
This was my great Uncle Aden’s shirt (or as I called him Tootie) that was handmade in Hawaii. He passed away in 1977 when I was only four years old at the young age of 67. He was very special to me and was an amazing Uncle for those four years. He bought me a radio flyer red wagon and pulled me anywhere I wanted to go. Our time together was far too short but to know him was to love him. This fall I actually purchased the exact same wagon at the Burlington KY Antique show.
When my great Aunt Mary passed away in 2000, I found his shirt and her matching dress in a drawer. They were so beautiful, and I knew they held a special memory to her, so I kept them. The shirt and dress were far to “snug” for me to ever wear but I knew that one day I would find the perfect use for them. So, I carried them from house to house from box to box and waited.
A friend took this picture at the game. I sure hope that I can be as cool as man child when I grow up.
I prayed one day that I would have a son that would wear Tootie’s shirt. I’ve kept his shirt for 22 years. Waiting.
I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. Keep your faith. All you need is faith the size of a mustard seed. God is faithful. It is not in our timing but in His. Peyton wasn’t born until 2005 and then I waited for the shirt to fit. There is a lot of lessons in the wait. Creating and making traditions is something I prayed about while I waited for Peyton. I am very intentional in the memories I create with him. I hope this gives you hope and peace in what you are waiting on.
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Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
