Me, Him & Them...

This is a blog posting that I did on MySpace over 3 years ago.  I thought I'd do a little updating to it and then use it to introduce my family to anyone who wants to really get to know the characters behind the "Me, Him & Them"...

"...I was just thinking about the scripture,  "Sons are a heritage from the Lord ...Ps. 127:3".  I was thinking about it's truth and how I want to make sure everyone knows how proud I am of the 4 that God has given me.  I can’t believe it has been almost 13 years since Will was born!  I have learned so much over these 13 years and continue to be amazed every day by them.  I wish everyone could know them like I do.  I wish my kids would show who they really are to all they meet, but I know that they reserve some of their true selves for the safety of home and I’m so blessed to be there to share it with them.

As I have watched these boys grow, I have continuously asked God to reveal to me the gifts within them so I can know how to direct them toward the path that I totally believe He has laid out for them.  I want so badly to help them find their place and to become completely confident in the things that make them special to me, God and the World.

Here's how I see them...


Will - WISDOM - I know this is a gift God has given him.  I can’t believe what he can "see"....things hidden from most children.  He understands beyond his years, and makes sense of situations that are hard, even for adults.  He is growing into such a little man.  I love that he sees right and wrong so clearly and longs for righteousness above his own desires.  He accepts the things he knows he needs to improve within himself and wants to change to make God proud.  As he is becoming a teenager, I see a struggle in him to maintain that confidence in himself and the world around him but he never seems to waiver in his faith that God is in control and will take care of the details of every situation.  I’m so proud of him and I wouldn’t be surprised if God trusts him with big things in years to come. 

Wes - COMPASSION - He is the caring one who has the ability to give, help, comfort, and encourage anyone who he sees in need.  His teacher tells me that everyone fights to be in his groups when she pairs them up, because he is so loveable.  He is carefree and can’t seem to take anything too seriously.  He will dance anytime there is music and he is one of the funniest people I have ever spent time with.  He is humble, kind, loving, affectionate and never seems to need to be the center of attention.  His wife will be the luckiest girl in the world!!

Jack - JOY -  He is confident, smart, talkative, DETERMINED and he loves easily and with his whole heart.  He likes to be with people but is completely independent.  He is happy... for no reason... and it's contagious.  I cherish time alone with him because he talks about big ideas and hopes and somehow his enthusiasm helps to convince you of every word he says!  He's an awesome kid!

 

Ben - INDEPENDENCE - He's sure of himself and has a sweet heart.  He's quick to be affectionate and adores being hugged and kissed.  He's very sad about disappointing you and is happiest when he's making others happy.  I believe that those who are close to him will have a good friend for life.  I'm excited to learn more and more about the unique parts of his personality.  I'm so glad that God knew I needed him in my life.

So, the word says they are my heritage.  I looked up heritage on websters. com.  It is defined as "something reserved for one".  WOW!  God has reserved these boys for me!!!! I hope I can help them to be all they are called to be.  It’s a big job, that I’m honored to be called to."


Ok, so that's the "them"...  I'll write more about "Me & Him" soon.