A Boy.....his dog....and a "Uncle" David.........

Have you ever had a moment in life that just grabs your heart? Today I watched out the window as this story unfolded. It was a very cold Iowa winter day......I bundled up my little 5 year old grandson in layers of clothes...goggles and a helmet. His eyes shone with expectation as he headed out the back door. He has been talking about his moment ever since his Uncle David bought the bright

yellow snowmobile a few weeks ago. They began the cold and slippery walk to the barn as I watched out the window. Christian followed closely behind looking like a small shadow, following each footstep of the older boy he loves so much.I watched as David gave him instructions to wait right there....keep the dog outside the barn and stand back. I watched as Christian leaned over and peeked inside to catch a glimpse of the the snowmobile as the engine started. I saw Christian pat the dogs head talking to him and motioning for him to stay. As the sled came out the door Christian jumped up and down in his excitment and the dog ran in circles around them all.
I watched as my son reached down and helped the little boy step up and swing his leg over and onto the seat.... I saw him give instruction of where to put his feet and then sternly instruct him to not touch anything. As they came close to the house I saw only the beaming little eyes through the yellow goggles of the little boy. They stopped and posed for a picture and then I could see David give him a few more instructions. I couldn't hear the words but I could tell from the actions that David was saying..." if you want me to stop or if you need me just pat my leg... just like this" and he proceded to show him. Christian nodded his head and patted David's leg.. they both nodded....yeap... got it! Off they went with Christian having complete trust in every move David made. I watched them take off through the ditch going up and over the snow banks created by last weeks storms.
Later I saw a little boy going bumpity bump across the yard on the little plastic sled tied behind the snowmobile. The dog followed and ran happily around the duo. It was just those little things that grabbed my heart. Somehow your heart just expands just o see your own "little" boy grown up and have such a passionate love for another little boy. It tugs at my heart to see the huge responsibilty it is for David to have this little boy love him so much and look up to him and try to follow each of his footsteps so carefully. It was just a "moment" that God puts in your life to bring you where you need to be.
Later tonight Christian sat by me on the sofa in front of the fire... I could see his little mind coming up with something. "Grandma" he asked, "is there 2 Gods?" "nope " I said , "only one... why?". "Well.... how can He be up in heaven and be in my heart at the same time?" "Well Christian... that is how big God is... He can be everywhere and take care of everyone that loves Him... He always hears you and you can always talk to Him."
I could tell he was still thinking and he was quiet for a while...." is God going to take care of Uncle David tonight?" "yes" I said, "yes He is".
"well how about Derek cuz he is fighting in the war far far away... you know with the "flags"? ... "Yes Christian.. he is taking care of Derek" I replied. "well that is good cuz I don't want Derek to be afraid of the dark".......... He snuggled up against me..."I love you Grandma" he said with those big brown eyes dancing in the firelight. " I love you too Christian" I replied thru teary eyes... what a "gift" God sent at Christmas time if He loves us even more than I love those two "little" boys on the snowmobile today.