18 years ago, I was not having a very fun time. But, it was all worth it! At 4:14 tomorrow morning, my son will be 18! I can't believe it! 18 years ago, I was a different person. I was young and naive and didn't always make the best choices. But, on January 26th, at 4:14 something happened that changed my life forever! And, I was blessed forever!
When he was born, I called him my Angelbaby. When he was old enough to talk, I'd tuck him in every night saying "who's mama's little angel baby?" and he'd giggle and say "Me!". Times have changed and I don't tuck him in at night anymore. But, to me he'll always be my Angelbaby. To me, he'll always be the one who blessed my life and gave me a reason to live each day. I had to be the best I could be for him.
Now, he's growing up too fast for my liking. But, what a great person he's growing up to be! Of course, there are moments, there are days, that he acts like a typical teenager. But, he's kind, and caring, concerned with how others are feeling. He's a role model for those younger than him, and a great help to those older than him. He's determined to work in mission and service fields.
I'm lucky to be able to spend lots of time with him. He's not like the typical teen who can't stand to be around his parents. We actually do things together, we talk, and even enjoy it! OK, I'm sure sometimes he rolls his eyes at me as I do as many things to embarrass him as I can- hey it's in my job description, isn't it? But, most of the time he just laughs. He's got this great, outgoing personality- something I never had at his age. His sense of humor makes him fun to be around. And his friends are many- because he knows how to make people feel like they are important. He has often mentioned to me that he has no idea why but people just open up to him about things. I'm pretty sure it's because he takes the time to listen and because he doesn't just listen but lets them know he cares.
When he was born, all I wanted was for him to grow up happy and healthy. Everything else is a bonus! 18 years ago, God gave me the greatest miracle I could ever receive. God gave my my Angelbaby.
Blessings,
Jennifer
When he was born, I called him my Angelbaby. When he was old enough to talk, I'd tuck him in every night saying "who's mama's little angel baby?" and he'd giggle and say "Me!". Times have changed and I don't tuck him in at night anymore. But, to me he'll always be my Angelbaby. To me, he'll always be the one who blessed my life and gave me a reason to live each day. I had to be the best I could be for him.
Now, he's growing up too fast for my liking. But, what a great person he's growing up to be! Of course, there are moments, there are days, that he acts like a typical teenager. But, he's kind, and caring, concerned with how others are feeling. He's a role model for those younger than him, and a great help to those older than him. He's determined to work in mission and service fields.
I'm lucky to be able to spend lots of time with him. He's not like the typical teen who can't stand to be around his parents. We actually do things together, we talk, and even enjoy it! OK, I'm sure sometimes he rolls his eyes at me as I do as many things to embarrass him as I can- hey it's in my job description, isn't it? But, most of the time he just laughs. He's got this great, outgoing personality- something I never had at his age. His sense of humor makes him fun to be around. And his friends are many- because he knows how to make people feel like they are important. He has often mentioned to me that he has no idea why but people just open up to him about things. I'm pretty sure it's because he takes the time to listen and because he doesn't just listen but lets them know he cares.
When he was born, all I wanted was for him to grow up happy and healthy. Everything else is a bonus! 18 years ago, God gave me the greatest miracle I could ever receive. God gave my my Angelbaby.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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