God? Where is He, Mom?

Even though I am so far behind on this blog and I have tons of catching up to do... this post couldn't wait.

This morning I was driving the boys to John's OT appointment.  They were both chatting and I was mentally going through my 'to-do' list of things I needed to get done today.  One very special question quickly caught my attention. 
Who is God?  Where is He, Mom?  I just want to see Him!
Ahh, if only Ryan could have been there.  That moment will forever hold a very special place in my heart.  The first time John self-inquired about God.  Of all the things we have done wrong in his little life, Ryan and I must be doing something right!
Before I could answer him, the questions just kept coming and so did his frustration.  He didn't like my answer that God is everywhere; I told him He is in his heart, helping him make good choices, I told him He is in Heaven, all around us in the air and He is at church.  
There was silence for a moment - it was really neat to watch him as his little brain wheels were cranking.  Then, he said, "Mom, can you get me a kite?"  I said, "Why a kite John?"  He explained that if he had a kite, he could fly it high, up to Heaven and he would hold on to it so tight so he could climb up the kite and see God. 
I love this very special moment for John at 3 1/2.  John is a child that needs to take everything apart, see how it works, everything to him is physical and there is not much left to his imagination. 

Tonight as we were coloring some homework he had, I asked John to tell daddy about our conversation in the car today.  He right away perked up and said, "GOD!  Do you know Him Daddy?!"  It was a special teaching and learning moment for all of us.  We talked about how God is always here to help us make good choices.  Right away John said, "He leaves when I make bad ones?"  We got to explain that He is always with you, he never leaves. 
We have a special bedtime prayer tonight, it had so much more meaning for John, and Ryan and I too. 
Ryan and I are going to sleep well tonight, I am just tickled pink!