Wednesday, July 17, 2013

What Makes Boys Different ?

After numerous, harrowing experiences babysitting little boys, a friend recalled saying to God, "  You know Lord, I don't think I want kids. And I especially don't want boys! " But as you may know, God has a sense of humor, and this young lady not only had seven kids, but six of them were male!

Being a mother to six boys, my friend became well acquainted with messy rooms, muddy shoes, smelly clothes, wrestling tournaments in the house, stupid pranks, dumber stunts, holes in the drywall, fiery tempers, and stubborn wills. In the process of raising a pack of wild boys into mature and responsible men, this mom discovered that God had changed her heart considerably. Where once she could not imagine coping with a house full of adolescent men, she found that she loved being a mother to these boys, despite the challenges. Watching them develop, she had a front row seat to the unique challenges and obstacles that men face in today's world. Over the years, my friend gained a deep appreciation for the work that goes into training a boy to be a man.

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