Month: November 2023

It is the month of birthdays in our family and we got to celebrate our newly turned fourteen year old on Monday. He wanted to go around town and collect all the free stuff businesses give on your special day. And that is exactly what he did because this kid is a deal finder. He is also extremely funny and has more energy than I could ever imagine. He loves people and finds age differences to be an easy obstacle. He can find something in common with just about anyone and build a relationship from there. There seems to be this inborn confidence that causes him to live out of his true identity. He truly is someone I greatly admire and love.

Happy Birthday Paxton!

We let one of the kids skip school today to celebrate their birthday. This kid does not ask for much and is the picture of contentment. It makes gift buying a bit challenging, because need and want seem like a foreign concept. I can honestly say that these past twelve years have been extremely humbling, challenging, fun and refining. This one has shown me my need for wisdom, guidance and the fear of man that still remains. I never know what to expect with this child. Will wisdom beyond his years come pouring out or something so random, it is embarrassing? One has to wait to find out. Only God knew how much our family needed this kinda kid and I am so thankful. To be taught so much by one of your own is evidence of His grace.

He asked me recently if I felt like we were at the halfway point of him growing up and I just laughed. Not sure which one of us needs the most maturing, him or me. I think we will just keep learning together as a family.

Happy Birthday, Eli!

Today we get to celebrate our oldest daughter turning twenty two years old. She lives a thousand miles away now, but we remain connected. Hearing about her day and sharing with her the dailies of home, helps when we do get to see each other. I know she is growing and becoming more and more who she was created to be. We get to watch and help from a distance now, always cheering her on. It seems like as kids are growing up at home, the goal is teaching, modeling dependence on God and the goodness of His love. When she moved out I think I held my breathe just a minute, waiting to see if she really would love and trust Him with all her heart. It quickly became evident she does!!

So Maggie, keep trusting His love for you and walking one step at a time in the light He gives. We are celebrating you today and so thankful to be on the front row these past twenty two years.

Happy Birthday Maggie!!