Somebody Needs to Bring Me a Lemon!

Well, I have not been the most patient person today... and my children have definitely been trying it (1 in particular - I won't name names, but his name rhymes with chillin').  Anyway, we have all of the fruits of the spirit represented on a different piece of fruit:

• Love - a strawberry (fruit of love - think chocolate covered strawberries)
• Joy - a pineapple (they have a happy smell)
• Self-control - an apple (think Garden of Eden)
• Peace - a "piece" of watermelon (play on words)
• Goodness - a banana (because they are just so yummy!)
• Kindness - grapes (because you can share them)
• Faith - cherries (not really sure why cherries on this one) :)
• Gentleness - a peach (they bruise easily)
• Patience - a lemon (you have to eat it slowly)

So, we have all of the fruit on the fridge with magnets and when one of us needs to be better about demonstrating a certain fruit, someone in the family may bring them the appropriate piece of fruit as a reminder.

Today, I need somebody to bring me a lemon! I recognize that its something I have not been demonstrating very well today and I'm praying that God will provide the patience I need. Some days with 3 littles are very difficult, but I am so very thankful for every moment with them.  Even the hard days are blessings because they are learning experiences and it is on those days that I cling to my Father and draw closer to Him.