Bought Back

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Some days, my hubby and I can be tough on our children. For example, we went through a period of time when the kids did not clean their rooms, or pick up their toys. It about drove us to the brink, trying to figure out what to do with them.

The solution came to us one day and we packed up all their toys and put them in the basement. Everything. All packed up in black garbage bags, to be hidden away from them. My children lamented over the loss, but my daughter had an especially hard time with her homemade paper dolls.

“But, Mom, I made those myself! Don’t take them away where I can’t play with them!”

I calmly explained to her that she would be eligible to “buy her toys” back in 2 days. The children would have to do extra chores to “earn” the toys back, and they would have to be put away at night before they could earn another the next day.

My daughter worked hard for three days, and finally “earned” her paper dolls back. The excitement on her face, when she was able to hold her folder of dolls again was enough to light up a room.

“I made you, you were taken away from me, and now I bought you back! I will never let you go again!”

Interesting, isn’t it? Christ made us, and through sin, we were “taken away” from Him to be bought back through His blood. I rest in the knowledge that I am His, paid for and no longer hidden in my garbage bag. I am FREE!!!!

And, yes, the kids got their other toys back…in due time. They are now put away on a regular basis…sort of…

Heather is a stay at home mother with 3 blessings to take everywhere with her. Teaching women to shop and save and get the most for your dollar are a vision that has been a long time in the making. She enjoys sharing her trials and triumphs at the local stores, as well as some good (and some not so good) recipes to help make those dollars stretch. Her column is a must read for the thrifty homeschool mom. Visit her blog at Titus 2 Woman.