Fountain of Fun

As I was strolling with a friend through a new shopping area one summer evening, we saw a group of kids having fun and getting soaked in the floor fountain in the center of the courtyard. A large area had been set aside where streams of water shot up into the air in time to music. Kids of all ages ran in and out of the water, laughing and even screaming with joy.

We sat down to watch. One little boy was having the time of his life, even though he kept having to pull up his soggy shorts. Another little girl, probably two years old, had no problem leaving her mom and dad to get drenched. Even the older kids were having a blast as they raced from one spout to the other, waiting for the water to come popping up into their faces.

I asked my friend if she ever wanted to be that young again, especially when there were fun times like these to experience. She paused to think, and then shook her head. She said she has more enjoyment watching her kids share such fun moments. She would rather enjoy those times with them than to re-experience them on her own.

Although her answer surprised me, she was absolutely right. Watching our children grow and laugh and enjoy life is more rewarding than the fun times we individually had growing up. We’ve been there, done that. It’s now their time to share in the joys and blessings God has granted to them.

Children are a blessing from the Lord. Watching them experience the life God has granted them can bring us much pleasure, too.