Having Children Young and Using Your Words

We were in the grocery store and, as usual, I had all three of my girls packed into the one cart. Usually, I get some stares and some comments along the line of how I've got my hands full, or gosh you've been busy. Argh!! Those comments I hate, but today someone said something that made me feel good about having all my babies and having them at a young age, close together. It was very short, but it really made me feel good. All she said was that it was much better to have children when you're young and stronger...you're certainly more patient. I appreciated her words. It made me feel younger, stronger and more patient as I loaded the children and the groceries into the van. It also made me think about the impact of words. I appreciated her words and it made my day a little better to have heard them. Sometimes I certainly don't think before I speak and just do or say whatever comes to mind. While by nature, I am a shy person, I also am a very strong-spirited person. I know what I believe and what I think, and many times it is very difficult for me to hold my tongue to really think about how my words will affect someone. So here is a good reminder from God for Sarah today. Words can make you feel better, but they can also hurt. It is better to build up than to tear down. :)