Which basically means Stacy & I have 36 months left to make sure
he leaves here the kind of man his wife has prayed for
and his children will look up to.
He is not far from that now.
If I had a dollar for all the times someone told us what a fine boy he was, Stacy could have retired a long time ago.
He is my "right hand" around here, the "man of the house" when his Daddy is gone, and "the boss" when we are both gone.
He has more responsibility (on a daily basis) than most boys see in a years time.
He has one little sister who lives to aggravate him, 2 little sisters who love to jump from behind doors and scare him, and a little brother who will not go to sleep unless he is in the room, and who knows how many more brothers & sisters on the way.
He might shake his head, grit his teeth, or sigh every now & then, but he never complains....even on the days he really should.
He is wonderful in spite of me and all of my mistakes.
I love my Little Big Man.
I wish I had 10 more just like him.
Peace.
I am sure he is the man you hope he will be....
ReplyDeleteAnd hunny u so dont look old enough to have a 15year old!!!! :O)
How bittersweet it is to see them grow up.... I wish I could have 10 more sons too!
ReplyDeletePatricia
don't we hear that time flies by so fast... i bet your feeling that right now, but how wonderful to see the fruits of your labor.
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by and i just love your blog!
This made me cry.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tribute to the amazing mama you are, and the daddy that Stacy is!
You are blessed. So is he. :)
that is too sweet, andrea! boy, does the time fly! i can't believe my "baby" is almost 4! happy early birthday to one fab teenager!
ReplyDeleteYes, my 13yo is growing up too and it's hard! What a beautiful tribute to your son. A perfect reflective photo to attach to it as well! Happy Thanksgiving! Give Rebecca a hug for me!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible blessing it must be to parent! He sounds like he's going to be just the man God intended him to be... how he will bless his future wife and children :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. I feel that way about mine too. They grow up way too fast!
ReplyDeleteMADE.ME.CRY.
ReplyDeletei so love that photo of him, andrea. i almost started crying just looking at that picture! what a godly young man he seems to be...the kind of guy i want my son to be.
and for all he endures with his siblings, tell him he is our hero!
sweet tribute to your son! g reat pic.
ReplyDeleteOK, this made me cry too!!! This is what I pray for....a son I can say that about at 15 years old.
ReplyDeleteIt must be an amazing blessing to see your kids grow up to be the kind of people you know they can be! What better accomplishment can there be as a parent?
This was a really great encouragement to me today! :)
PS It makes me want to do a better job!!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason your words made me choke up. Boy so I hope that Britton ends up marrying a boy just like that with parents just like you!! Beautifully written and on his upbringing, very well done! I am going to have to get B2 to come read this.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, happy Birthday, soon to the handsome 15 yr old!!!
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! Nice tribute to your son. You sound like an amazing mama and I am sure he is one amazing young man! Shelby
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