If you find my voice... Please tell it to come back.

I am sitting here Kleenex box in hand, nose spray beside me and this thing they call a Neti pot that I am WAY to scared to use. I have no voice, well I guess if I try hard enough a manly deep something comes out. In fact, Mason said to me "Mom when will you and your voice be back to normal?"

I am beginning to think the no voice was His plan the entire time. You remember this post and this picture?

Photo: Nikki James Photography

I am pretty sure the Lord heard me and took my voice away. Um. Not exactly what I was going for but it  is teaching me to be slow to speak. Which is what I am desiring, learning others ways to discipline my little loves beside raising my voice. So, I am thankful He hears me, loves me and continues to shower me with His grace in the midst of sneezes and sniffles. 

It's funny to me how things can change in our castle when my mouth is shut and I can't express myself vocally in any situation. Believe it or not, with my voice being absent, our castle has been calmer. Weird, right? I have heard before that if you speak softly to your kids they have no choice but to calm down and listen. This is so not my personality. I am loud. I hate quiet. 

My boys are actually loving the no yelling. I do think they respond better to soft spoken {or squeaked } words instead of my yelling and nagging. Truth be told everyone hates a nagger. So, I don't blame them for enjoying more peace in our castle. 

Truth be told, I am enjoying myself more {minus my sinus headache}. I am actually using patience and understanding with them. As they have been more than gracious in destroying the house  playing all day! Blessings are wrapped in many different forms aren't they?  

Here's my challenge to you. If only for a day... Don't raise your voice and see how your kids respond. Let me know if you are taking the challenge. Can't wait to hear what all you learn about yourself and your sweet babies.

Much Love,