The kids and I were driving home, and we were talking about Kaylee's 2nd slumber party that, by her own definition, was not successful. She stayed up way too late due to the fact that her friend sleeps with the TV on.
Pony-Tailed Daughter: "Next time, Mom, I'll close my eyes and bury my head in the pillow."
Inquisitive Son: "Yeah, your friend and the TV are not a good symbiotic relationship."
Me: "Okay, define symbiotic relationship."
Inquisitive Son: "Two things that go together and need each other. You know, like moss on a tree and a tree that has moss. Papa told us when we were on a hike in Oregon last summer."
After I closed my jaw and digested the definition, I thought more about healthy symbiotic relationships; the things vital to our very being, our very existence. The bad habits, the lies of the Enemy, the deception of this world, are the relationships that make pieces of us die. But the life-giving relationships of marriage, deep friendships, Truths, authenticity, family, to name a few, is what keeps us growing taller, stronger with roots that give stability, depth and sustenance. May we always strive for symbiosis in our lives.
Awesome word from Cameron - we need that more than ever in a narcissistic world. May we always need each other, leaning first on our Lord.
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