Happy 14th birthday to this boy of ours.
As I look back on this year, one thing I will never forget is that it felt like he was changing overnight; every single day. We suddenly saw less little boy, and began to see the beginnings of a young man. I love the way he still asks to go on errands or ride in the car with me. Or the way he will quietly sit by his sisters and I while we watch Hallmark movies (even though he is not interested in the movie at all). It’s a gift to know that he still seeks to spend time together; to find that one on one quality time. I will never take this for granted. I pray I will always be an open ear, be humble and wise with advice and point him back to Jesus when he confides in me. I pray that we will continue to make each other laugh, to talk about hard things, and to learn day by day together.
.I am so thankful for the way he completes our family alongside his three sisters. I thank God that our daughters get to grow up beside him. I believe his role is so important as one of the first male companions in each of their lives. I am grateful for the way he displays a protective love, gentleness, and respectfulness for his sisters. I am thankful for the way he loves them and the unique relationship he has with each one of them.
.My husband and I continue to pray for these years ahead. This world is full of so much, that can be so hard. Many temptations, choices and life lessons. I pray he will continue to seek Christ first and to never forget His grace covers all. Finally, I pray he knows with all certainty that we will always love him unconditionally We are so thankful for him and so proud of the young man he is becoming.