Blessings

I know that the Lord is near and that I can go to him anytime and anywhere.  My oldest came to a road block with double-digit multiplication.  My explanations were only resulting in a blank stare and tears.  He usually learns and retains things quickly and when that doesn't happen he 'panics'.  He was overcome with frustration.  I hugged him and held him and asked him if I could pray for him.  I prayed that God would be near to him, give him what he needed in this challenging time.  I prayed that he (my son) would draw close to the Lord and ask for strength and understanding.  I prayed that he (my son) would remember to be thankful for this opportunity to come to the Lord with our burdens and concerns and that we can come to him every moment of every day.  Afterwards I mentioned to him that during his whole life he could come to the Lord with joys and sorrows and cast his cares on Him because God loves him and he loves him too. My son dried his tears, we took some deep breathes and gave it a second (10th?) try.  Within minutes he had come up with an approach/method that made it click for him.  He announced: " I get it, I can do this! Cool!"  I turned to him and said:' Remember to thank God' and I said a quiet prayer as well to thank God for being near to my son and blessing him and for the opportunity to come together to the Lord.  Another special moment together as my son is slowly but surely growing in to a young man.  To be there for them as they learn and watch their struggles and successes and feeling blessed to be able to share that with them since they will be grown and gone before I know it.  Thanking God for that moment together.