“Spencer Sanders Ehman!” I hollered. “You get in here and get yourself some shoes on, young man. You can’t be out there barefoot!”
It was a chilly day in April. Still very much spring, my 11 year old tried to convince me that, since the sun was shinning, it must be summer and thus, he should be allowed to wander aimlessly for hours totally barefoot.
My momma mind thought otherwise.
As I hauled him in the house to put on shoes and socks, he seemed dejected. I didn’t understand why. I didn’t care if he went out to play. His schoolwork was done. His dishes taken up to the sink. I just wanted to make sure his feet were warm and protected.
He obliged and slipped on his shoes, however when he began to go back out the door, the spring was gone from his step.
“What’s wrong buddy?” I inquired.
“Oh mom……barefoot is the whole point of summer.”
My mommy mouth smiled.
Of course he and I differ on just when summer starts, but he was on to something. Why else would God make it warm and make the lush green grass feel so cool and soft between your toes?
Well, sad to say, we only have a few more weeks of barefoot weather to go. So, these days, shoes are optional around here. In fact, I’m headed outside now to get a little work done.
Sitting in a cozy chair.
Under the pine trees.
Next to the fire pit.
Barefoot.
God did have a good point.
Barefoot Blessings,
Karen, we are headed out without shoes today, as well. Tonight, baths will be imperative but my children will sleep deep and well having felt the wonder of creation shining on their faces and underneath their feet. Enjoy your day!
I don’t even bother to put shoes on my kids during the summer. They just pull them off once outside.
Enjoy the sunshine and warm air while it lasts!
Where does the Sanders come from in your son’s name? That is my maiden name, just curious.
Kay–
Sanders is my mother’s maiden name. She is from southern Indiana.
Barefooting is how all four of my children have spent their summers. I have to admit the only time I have regretted being so relaxed, is when they decided they should show off their little “run through the grass” green feet to visitors! :-O
Proverbs 31 Ministrie’s update on Facebook this evening had your post. After looking at your site and seeing the books you have written… I can’t believe I have every one of your books! I didn’t purchase them all at the same time and didn’t realize they were all written by the same author “you” until I just saw them all together here. Observant I am not.
I love your books! I’m currently reading, “A Life That Says Welcome”. Another excellent book!
Hope your last days of summer are blessed and full of barefooting adventures.
Ah – barefoot blessings to you too, my friend.
I have raised a barefoot blessing, but she’s still learning to keep those shoes on during Sunday School. Hmm…we’re up to 2 out of 4 weeks where we don’t have to hunt for those sandals when we pick her up.
Well we could be earthly related, my dad was from the mid-west. William Harland Franklin Sanders.