30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 15

Day 15, 2012:  Today (and always) I am thankful for my oldest son.  Almost 16 years ago he came into my life and just turned it upside down and for that I am grateful.  He has stretched me as a person and shown me so much about myself through my reactions with him. Being a "mom of boys" has really challenged me and taught me sides to life I had no idea existed!   

DS1 is compassionate, smart, strong,  handsome, funny and loves God.  I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to be a part of his life and that I get to watch as God's story for him unfolds....he has big things ahead. 

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

James 1:17 (ESV)

Please join me in celebrating 30 Days of Thanksgiving by leaving a comment and sharing what you are thankful for today!



Happy Birthday!

Today my sweet baby boy is 9 years old. 

DS2 is such a light in my life.  He is a child that likes everyone & everything. He is compassionate and loves animals so much. He is full of life and personality and keeps me on my toes. 

Although he is the youngest of three, he definitely is his own person.  I am so blessed to share life with such a wonderful little man. 

Happy Birthday, sweet baby boy!

"Sons are a heritage from the Lord; children a reward from Him." ~ Psalm 127:3 (NIV)

All the Kings Men...

Last night as we were finishing up dinner my oldest DS looked at his Dad and asked if they could go sit on the porch and “talk”. That is code for NO GIRLS ALLOWED! I couldn’t help sneaking out and snapping a photo of this precious time.

Every so often they will go out and sit in the rockers or swing and have deep, manly discussions. This generally happens as the sun is setting and the heat of the day is lifting. The only thing missing might be a cigar and some Southern Comfort over ice (ha! Only kidding!!!). From what I gathered from youngest DS, who is just a spill the beans kind of kid they talk about the opposite sex during most of this time. When I asked him if he was learning anything he just said, “No, I don’t do much talking just pushing Daddy on the swing.”

"The Righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him."

Proversbs 20:7