Abraham Turns 8

Last week was my oldest son's 8th birthday. I am amazed at how time has quickly passed by! I love my eldest son so much. He is my strong-willed boy, and I see awesome leadership qualities in his life. It is true that he and I have "butted heads" often over these years. I recently listened to a woman speaking about motherhood yesterday on Focus on the Family - about how she didn't truly enjoy the first 5 years of her oldest son's life. She was just in survival mode. She also mentioned that she was like a little girl trying to raise a little baby. I could certainly relate to this, as often I have felt like I threw more temper tantrums than Abraham ever did!

I am so thankful for my son and His strong spirit. I am thankful that my Father has used him to refine me, to show me my weaknesses, to test me, and to so greatly bless me all these years. What a loving son he is to me, even when he disobeys at times. He never fails to tell me that he loves me each and every day. He hardly ever fails to give me a hug either. He always prays and worships the Lord. I hope it never ends, though I am told sometimes that it will. I choose to believe otherwise!

You are one awesome son, Abraham!