Parenting dare 9.

Day 9.  Love Cherishes.
As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.  (Isaiah 66:13)

Well today's chapter was definitely geared toward a more "neurotypical" child.  The chapter described the need children have for a hug or affection from their mom and dad. **and dad -- men, don't check out here.  Where Allie thrives on this kind of attention (as do most kids), Jordan shutters at the thought of physical affection.  As I read "...maybe all it takes to begin to thaw is some warm, tender affection from you, as one called by God to be their mother or their father."  Well... I can't do that here or for him.  However, the whole point of the chapter was that your children need to know they are cherished by you, and that he is.

The homework was to find a moment to give him a tender tough that will show him that I cherish him.  This is just another situation where I need to get creative.  The distance is a factor, as well as his aversion to touch (even if I was close by).  Earlier I sent him a text, "Just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and hope you are having a good day at school."  And saying a prayer for him is a big must.

Lord, please wrap your loving arms around Jordan today in a way that he can receive it. Thank you Lord, that you everything he needs.  In Jesus' name.

No one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it.  (Ephesians 5:29)