Having small children changes life. Oh, in our pre-parenting days we knew this in theory, but until we live day in and day out with small children we don't realize just how much life changes.
One realization hit me lately. I can be as organized and detailed about my home as possible, but things will probably go missing with a toddler around. My particular small child loves to lose things. Other people's things. Particularly, my things. To name a few in recent weeks, he has lost the dustpan, my car keys, library card and my glasses. I am also blaming him for the missing arm of my breadmaker.
No matter how organized and tidy I keep my own things, it is becoming a common theme that Noah loses my things.
BUT. The good news is that they usually turn up.
The dustpan is a great example. I know they are inexpensive and easily replaced, but I had just bought a new one recently to replace one that had broken. So I figured it would turn up. I proceeded to sweep the floor with the broom and then use the dustbuster to vacuum up the pile of crumbs. Kind of annoying, but a workable solution. I looked everywhere I could think of and complained quite a bit. Two weeks later (while searching for my car keys that Noah lost), I found the dustpan between the wall and the furnace. I rejoiced!
It was an irony that taught me a little life lesson about God.
God knows where everything is. Seriously, he does. Nothing is hidden from his sight. Sometimes we complain that, in our controlling lives, we cannot find what is missing... when God is just waiting for us to trust him. In his timing, it will be found. But waiting and trusting aren't easy.
So, God, I trust you. And, anytime you want to show me where Noah put my glasses would be great!
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