An
Ode to Stella
(Things Our Little Ones Teach Us)
Read: Mark 10:13-16, Philippians 2:3-7, Colossians 3:12-14
Being
loved by Stella means never knowing where anything is – because she
cleaned the house when you weren’t looking.
It means coming
downstairs to a plate full of snacks, or a glass filled with Diet
Pepsi.
It’s Honey’s toys picked up in the yard, and Cooper’s
in his room.
It’s always having an errand buddy, or someone eager to share their favorite song with you.
It’s dancing in the rain, babysitting bunnies, baking cookies, and tackling DIY projects together.
Stella
is independent in the way only a child can be – so capable on her
own, yet always wanting to be close.
She wants to help, to be
part of everything, to make the people she loves feel cared for.
Being loved by Stella is experiencing moments of kindness and gentleness woven into everyday life – for all of God’s people and creatures.
Through loving Stella, I’m reminded that love can be both strong and soft, independent and connected. And no matter what our days bring, we are called to lead with a serving heart
Emily Bianchi
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