Your very first day of school seemed such a short time ago, and yet today, you start HIGH SCHOOL! Unbelievable! I remember your first day of Kindergarten well. I was teaching that year, and Dad took you to class. I was welcoming my new students, but my heart was down the hall with you!
To say that I am proud to be your mom is an understatement! There have been thousands of times since you were a little boy that I just wanted to scream to the world, "He's MY kid, and he is amazing!" For instance, there was the time you were four years old and so excited to sing in Kid's Choir. You squeezed those big brown eyes tight, threw your hands in the air, and worshiped as hard as you could through "Jesus You're My Super Hero." Just the other day, you and I were running errands, and I couldn't find you in the store. You were a few aisles over, helping an elderly gentleman with his groceries. I had to control the tears, because it was of those heart-bursting moments.
Of all of our family, you and I are the most similar...from our love to being at home, to needing our own space, from our grumpiness ;) to our craziness, to our deep love for family. Our similarities have created a special bond between the two of us that I will forever treasure. I have known from the time you were a small boy of the Lord's call on your life. He made it very clear to you a couple of years ago at Strong Tower. I pray you never forget the realness of that moment. There was another time when I was crying out to the Lord in Avery's room. I was questioning the Lord and pleading with Him for his healing. You wrapped your arms around me and spoke to me about faith, and all things working together for good, and the promises of the Lord to never forsake us. As a mother, I am supposed to be the leader/encourager/faith builder, and yet you were the one allowing the Lord to use you to minister to your mom. It was then that I knew. His plans for you were beyond mine.
Does all of this come without a price? No. Does walking the narrow path make life easier? No. Are trying times coming up during your High school years? Yes.
One thing that Dad and I have stressed over the years is that you must have a daily walk with the Lord. Bible reading and prayer is essential - every. single. day. Where much is given, much is required. And you have certainly been given much. High school years are a turning point in so many ways. Make sure you are steadfast in your relationship with the Lord. If so, when temptation comes (and it will) you will have the ability to flee. It will be a shaping time in your life. The devil tries his best to destroy young men from every angle. Know that it is coming, but also know that you have the authority with the power of the Holy Ghost to overcome anything he sends your way. You would make a handsome trophy on his mantle. Dad and I will fight with everything in us to keep that from happening, but the ultimate decision is up to you.
....Stay close to your brothers. I know one of them drives you up a wall at times, but they will always be your closest friends.
....Choose your other friends wisely. Make sure they are building you up spiritually and not tearing you down.
....Continue to be a leader, but know that leaders are ultimately lead by the Lord.
....Keep powerful men in your life, such as your dad and your pastor. Their voice of wisdom can speak through the "noise" of this world.
....Always be an example to your little sister. Show her what being a man of God really is, so she will know how to decipher the genuine from the fake.
....Be safe, think before you act - especially for your mom's sake. :)
....Do your best in your academics and sports. Take pride in trying harder. Push yourself to do more, to be more.
....Have fun! Laugh often every day.
....Never doubt how much dad and I love you and know that we are cheering you on in everything you do in life!
Mom
XOXOXO
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