Knights Becoming and a Lady in Waiting

Knights and Princesses

I am watching my Beth Moore study, Living Beyond Yourself, tonight and I had to stop and blog this.  I am just shy of crying (my eyes are dry or I'd be pouring) with the truth of something she impressed on me.

She was talking about a book signing for kids she went to.  She said the kids could dress up as something from the book if they wanted to.

The girls came dressed as princesses.  Why?  Because every girl wants to be someone's princess.  She wants someone to love her.  She wants someone to think she's beautiful.  She wants someone to melt when they see her.

The boys didn't come dressed as princes.  They came dressed as knights.  Why?  Because every boy wants to prove he is courageous.  Every boy wants to rescue the weak, the hurting, the damsel-in-distress.  Every boy wants someone to look at him and think he is the bravest, strongest, and most wonderful person there is.

Girls grow up to be women... and they still want to be princesses to someone.

Boys grow up to be men... and, beneath the armor, they still want to prove they're not the Cowardly Lion.

I don't think I have many men in my regular audience, but for those who skip through here by "accident", when was the last time you told your personal princess you thought she was beautiful?  More importantly, when was the last time you showed her she takes your breath away?

For the women out there, when was the last time you let your knight slay your dragons for you, rather than you going off and doing it yourself (because, after all, you could do it better, faster, and more efficiently in this new, women-empowered world)?  When was the last time you let him know that you really can't escape the dungeons of your life without his strong arm, steady heart, and sacrificial spirit?

When I started writing this, I had planned to have you go tell your little knights and princesses how brave and beautiful they are.  Not anymore.

Men, go sweep your princess off her feet.  If you can do so, rescue her for a weekend, an evening, or an hour from the castle of drudgery.  Make her dress up (even those of us who don't like it much enjoy doing it occasionally for our dearest).  Treat her like a true princess all evening.  Open doors.  Hold her hand.  Don't take your eyes off of her.  (And if you can't go out, wait until the kids are in bed and do it  then).

Women, find something your knight can truly rescue you from, ask him for help, and then accept his help with true gratitude when he gives it.  If you have learned to be a very capable Superwoman (and I assure you, I am casting NO stones here), take a step back.  Are you emasculating your husband?  Are you making him feel like he doesn't need to protect you, to defend you, to even help you?  If he already takes care of you, then find some way to show how you appreciate it.  Make him feel like the superhero for a day.

Today a mouse jumped out of the birdseed right as I was going to refill the feeder.  I guess the rats have desensitized me a bit, because I looked at it calmly for a moment (it just crouched there in the grass, sides heaving) before deciding to scream.

"HonnnnnNEY!"

I was rather surprised when my DH actually came running.  Okay, admittedly, he didn't do much.  I moved, the poor mouse ran, and that was that.  But he came, imaginary sword ready for battle, just to rescue me.

I do feel just a bit like a princess tonight.

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12:14 AM, Jun. 4, 2006 .. Posted by hiplvmom2

Hi,

I came by way of eyecorns blog *smile* I very much enjoyed your blog entry tonight!

Peace & Happiness,
Dana

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7:07 PM, Jun. 4, 2006 .. Posted by WaitingontheLord

So true! And our kids need to see us acting this way as well.

This may come as a surprise (LOL!)

7:36 PM, Jun. 6, 2006 .. Posted by tallenmomof5

I have struggled with not trusting any man to take care of me, even/especially dh, and I have battled to change that part of me for a while now. I've been doing pretty well lately, but thanks for sharing this reminder. (((hugs))) Oh, friend! This is wonderful!

You have blessed me today!
Trish
(off to polish my tiara!)
;)