Wishing cakes

We love to read books, a lot. Sometimes we find really good books that have great spiritual implications. I'll probably refer a lot to the books we read in this blog. I found the design on this page and think it's perfect because it reminds me of a great book....

Last summer we found a fun book, "Zuzu's Wishing Cake." This little girl makes a "cake" out of layers of bread and jam and then puts a dandelion on top for a candle and shares it with her new neighbor, a little boy that she is desperately trying to be friends with. She overcomes a lot of obstacles to being his friend, and she certainly is creative! At the end both of the kids are smiling, even if it is the only way they can communicate because of their language barrier.

My little girl loves to blow out "candles" when we are on walks. I always ask her what she is wishing for, but she never tells. I am fond of making wishes on these dandelions.

I have a wish for this blog, and for my life. I want to be a champion for children. I am championing for the unborn who are unwanted by their mommies and daddies, but certainly wanted by someone and most definitely loved and created by the Father. I am championing the little tikes just beginning their walk of life and reaching out for experiences helping them to ascertain their values and worldview. I champion the big kids who are at their fullest potential to learn and have sponges for brains, but they also have willing hands and hearts for service. Finally, I am a champion for the biggest kids of all--their parents who have forgotten the art of being a kid, and their inner cry for spiritual discipling--and are trying their best to raise their own children to maintain the child like faith of youth. So that is my wish... that my whole life would be used to honor God, by championing the creatures dearest to his heart... the children.

What's your wish?