This Boy Of Mine....

This Boy of mine is 23 today! 

How did that happen...and...where has the time gone? 

I know...I say that each and every year of his life. 

This Boy has done a lot of living in his few years, 

 More than I think a person should have to...but it's his plan. 

Really it's His plan and I am ok with that.

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 It seems that for several years now, this Boy has celebrated his birthday in the hospital. 

 One year it was a car accident... 

another it was a broken arm...

and this year he will be celebrating with a surgery on his nose 

that he has desperately needed for a long time. 

 I guess the universe has him on some kind of schedule ;)

 

The burden of being a "first-born" is a heavy one. 

 He has shouldered it well.

 He is a protector...a defender...a worker...a dutiful son.... 

responsible and now he has added to the list...husband. 

I can look into his eyes and see a little of his soul... 

I can see when he is sad, when he is worried...when he is burdened. 

I can also see is joy and happiness...his desire for good. 

He has and is a blessing to his family and a joy to his parents.

 

These are the things I want to remember about you now.... 

You are thoughtful... 

You are a great cook and enjoy yummy food! 

You like to share a Diet Coke with your Mom... 

You love to fish! 

You love Kallie and that makes me happy!

 I wondered who the girl would be that would steal your heart... and she has! 

You have such a desire to lift the burdens of your Dad, and work really hard to do that... 

I love your sense of family. 

I have loved having you home for the last few months... 

you have brought so much life and fun into our home!! 

I love how you are committed to finish your education... 

My Boy...you are a blessing to our family! 

Happy Birthday!!!! 

*Today is also our Sweet Graces' birthday. 

She must have really really loved her brother to share her birthday with him. 

 I know she is close by