I Can Only Imagine..

Every time I hear these words, it reminds me of the christian song that was popular in 2002. I know the date well because I listened to this song all of the time when I was typing IEP's in Oklahoma just months before I would have Todd. I loved this song instantly and it still holds the spot of an all-time favorite song.

I have often wondered what I will do when I see my Lord for the first time. It is a thought that brings chills to my body and a grin to my face. I imagine I will respond in numerous ways but perhaps awe will be my first response.

I love to talk about spiritual things with Todd. I have said before that he is the most spiritually deep young child I have encountered. He thinks outside of the box and I love that! We were discussing the meaning of Easter on Saturday night. We began taking about songs that we would probably sing and their meanings. That lead to a very long and detailed discussion about Heaven and Hell. We ended up talking about the song I already mentioned. He knows the song because we listen to it often. I asked him what did he think he would do when he first saws Jesus after I had explained the lyrics of the song on the few things he didn't understand. I expected him to say one of the things we had just discussed. He first said he would ask Him questions about things he always wanted to know. I then asked if that was the first thing he would do and he explained that there was one other thing he would do. He looked at me and said he would hug Him first. Oh, my heart exploded. He understood! He knows what Christ had done for Him and he understands the sacrifice that He made. I reached up and hugged him myself. All I could choke out was,"Perfect Todd".

I am sure that is what He wants from all of us. he wants that relationship and that innocence. Know, when I hear that song, it won't be the dancing, the awe, or the falling on my knees I imagine. It will be that hug!