Wings at 2am?

Operation Sleep, Avery update:  She slept through one of the last four nights - yay! Of course, the conversation in our bedroom that night went a little like this:

1:30am

Meredith:  Where is the video monitor?  Are they ok?  Can you see them both breathing?

Bruce:  Yes. For the 100th time, they are fine! Stop waking me up.

Meredith:  I just feel like I need to check on them.

Bruce:  Go to sleep.

2 hours later...

Bruce:  I can't believe they're still asleep.

Meredith:  shhhhh. I'm trying to sleep.

Bruce:  I'm just waiting for Avery to wake up.

Meredith:   Go to sleep.

2 hours later... (5:30am)

Meredith:  oh holy moly. they did it!!

BUT, the past 2 nights, she seems to love (or hate) the hours of 2am to 4am.  She screams her ever-lovely head off for 2 hours. The most impressive thing is that Silas sleeps through it all. Kudos, buddy!  

I have determined these long hours of heart-wrenching cries to be my time to pray for Silas and Avery. If I can't get up to get them, and I'm out of Kleenex for myself, the next best thing is to pray for them, (right?)... in awe of the many, many, undeserved blessings He has provided... there are so many people in this world who just wish they could hear their children or be up with them in the middle of the night. I pray for their hearts, their future spouses, their health, their future decisions, their self-esteems, their dreams... and how it humbles me to think God has trusted His perfect gifts to Bruce and me to somehow guide or point them in the right direction... to teach them to love Christ, to treasure Him.  wow. 

Yesterday, we had the privilege of playing with Mark Harris, the singer/songwriter, while he led worship for FBCJackson.  One of the songs he sang was his hit from a few years ago, Find Your Wings. I knew the song then, but of course, what new meaning it has now that we have children of our own!  Here are the lyrics:  

FIND YOUR WINGS

by Mark Harris

It's only for a moment you are mine to hold 

The plans that heaven has for you 

Will all too soon unfold 

So many different prayers I'll pray 

For all that you might do 

But most of all I'll want to know 

You're walking in the truth 

And If I never told you 

I want you to know 

As I watch you grow 

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams 

And that faith gives you the courage 

To dare to do great things 

I'm here for you whatever this life brings 

So let my love give you roots 

And help you find your wings 

May passion be the wind 

That leads you through your days 

And may conviction keep you strong 

Guide you on your way 

May there be many moments 

That make your life so sweet 

Oh, but more than memories 

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams 

And that faith gives you the courage 

To dare to do great things 

I'm here for you whatever this life brings 

So let my love give you roots 

And help you find your wings

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky 

I'll have tears as you take off 

But I'll cheer as you fly 

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams 

And that faith gives you the courage 

To dare to do great things 

I'm here for you whatever this life brings 

So let my love give you roots 

And help you find your wings

You know Silas and Avery, you can just stop growing up now. Ok, kidding. Oh what fun times we have to come.  Thank you, Jesus, for Your blessings.