Birthdays
Friday was my son Troy’s 8th birthday. How fast time flies. Must be I am having fun, huh?
I fugure, I might as well enjoy the ride, and having a house full of kids helps.
I am blessed to have all of them, but today I am reminded of the unique blessing each individual child is.
Troy is amazing. He is 8, and very smart.
I am not just saying that because I am his mom- he really is smart.
He is also very talented. His art work would make most teenagers (and adults who can only draw stick figures - such as me) jealous.
You know how kids stop offering hugs as they get older- well, Troy gives them more. He is full of “I love you”’s and hugs.
He is one of those kids who is sensitive when you yell, and gets easily upset- but he is also quick to forgive, gentle and loving.
For an 8 yr. old, Troy is very old.
He already cares what his hair looks like, and he takes baths because he wants to….unlike his little brother.
I am Troy’s mom, and that means I am blessed.
I have been trying to see the individual gifts in my kids, and appreciate what they each have to offer.
I see in Troy a love for the Lord, and a genuine love for his brothers and sisters. I see compassion, generosity, humor, and a willingness to help others.
Most important, I see him demonstrate the Love of Jesus. I see tears when others hurt, and joy when others celebrate.
I see Christ in action.
I am blessed.
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