Happy Birthday Jon

It was twenty nine years ago today that I met an amazing young boy. His name was Jonathan William and he had red hair and beautiful blue eyes. He was a great baby and a cherub looking toddler that used to always look inquisitive causing people in the grocery store to stop and gawk at him. As he grew, so did his smile and it was captivating to all that were the recipient of it. He didn't always have an easy time finding his place in our family. He also didn't know how deeply his mom's love for him was. The middle child always feels that confusion about where he stands in the family. Not the oldest and not the youngest.

Jon, as a man, is amazing. His heart has grown over the years and he has discovered his inner strength and his gifts with people. Someone having the worst day in the world can easily think it was the best after encountering this man. He leads people in his job and holds dear his wife, Elena. He has worked hard to get where he is. He truly shows what leadership is. Not always perfect, as he is human, but he does grasp life as a journey and what needs to be done or undone, he is man enough to do it.

Some have tried to destroy and usually those that try are lacking something within themselves. The important part is that they did not succeed and our family has come through a storm intact and strong.

How proud I am of this man. He can still melt me with his smile and warm me with those eyes that seem to twinkle with mischief. I love my son. I am so proud of my son. I look back at the day he was born with pride and thankfulness that God entrusted this little life into my care.

There is a prayer under the rug in the auditorium at church asking God to care for his heart and to guide him to church so that he may have a relationship with Jesus and the support that only He can give.

Jon and Elena have been attending church. Aren't prayers amazing! Every time I walk on that carpet, I think about my children's names underneath my feet and they all are raised up in prayer that they may see how very special they all are. Thank you God for all of them and today, thank you for the opportunity to celebrate Jon.

Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!