The Second Best Day of My Life

The very best day of my life occurred over 14 years ago. That was my wedding day. August 23, 1997 was absolutely the most perfect day in my life. A little over 2 years later the second best day of my life happened. The birth of my son, my first child, was one I’ll never forget. You can read more about the circumstances surrounding his birth here.

When the doctor told us that we were having a boy, I was a little scared and unsure. I grew up as an only child, so I had no experience with boys. I seemed to forget that my husband had been a boy at one time and could probably help out a lot! I envisioned chasing after a wild, hyper little boy who was rough and tumble and liked to play in the dirt. Well, God had a different plan. He obviously knew I could not handle anything like that and blessed me with a quiet, thoughtful boy who was calm in his demeanor.

This boy child of mine is now 12 and will turn 13 later this year. He is growing into a wise and mature young man who loves God and surprises me all the time with his understanding of life. He is an avid tennis player and is enjoying to learn to play the saxophone. He is the exact opposite of what I thought he would be before he was born.

I am thankful for the blessing he is to our family. He provides us with lots of laughter and joy even in these tween and early teen years. I am proud to his mom.