As our year comes to an end I have been thinking about everything that has gone on this year. There is so much, that it nearly seems impossible to believe that it all happened in just twelve short months. It is so hard to believe that Christmas is only 10 days away and that 2012 is only 17 days away!
Thinking over the year and how much things have changed I started thinking about each one of my four kids. I thought it might be fun to devote a post to each child - just about how special they are to Scotty and I. How we truly cherish our children and recognize them as true blessings from the Lord.
I was such a proud Momma yesterday....we were just driving down the road talking and something about Christmas came up. Dylan said, "Wanna know the coolest thing about Christmas?" So, of course I answer, "Yea, what's the coolest thing about Christmas?" He says, "Everybody decorates their house for Jesus' birthday because since He lives in our hearts He is at everyone's house!" So sweet. He sure has amazed me this year. He has done so well in school, he is loving every minute of karate and basketball and the most exciting news....he is so close to salvation. Scotty and I pray for our children's salvation every single day and Dylan is right there. I am so excited for when the day comes, but for now I'm enjoying watching what the Lord is doing in his heart. This year Dylan has really shown us his true heart. He has such a soft and tender heart. He has a true passion for serving others. He loves nothing more than being a big brother. Now, don't get me wrong - there is plenty of bickering and "sibling moments" at our house, but if either of his brothers or his sister need anything he goes above and beyond to be sure that their need is met.
Now, while Dylan is such an amazing little boy - he isn't such a "little" little boy. This year - at his 7 year check up - he was almost 5 foot tall!!! 4' 10" to be exact! He is already wearing a size 6 shoe. Really? He's only 7! I'm gonna be looking up at him before I know it!
We call Dylan our true country gentleman. He loves to hold doors for people, open doors for the ladies, drink sweet tea, ride four wheelers, work on trucks, and take his sweet little time in whatever he may be doing! He enjoys fixing things for Momma, hunting with his Daddy, fishing with his Poppy and riding four wheelers at his Papa's.
I consider myself truly blessed to be his Mommy and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for his future!
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. -Proverbs 22:6
2 comments:
Meghan, this is so sweet. What a great idea!!! I am so glad to hear about your children and how precious they are.It is so exciting to hear that Dylan is so close to salvation!!! I am so glad to hear that you are waiting patiently and allowing the Lord to move in his life. I can't wait to hear when the day comes!!!! We are waiting patiently as well with Ryan being so close.
Rachel Robbins
I am a Huge fan of Dylan's :) I taught him Sunday School when he was about 4, and taught IN his first grade SS class last year (but, he wasn't in my small group). He reminds me of my son Robbie, because Robbie at 7 is the size of most 9 year olds. But, it's Dylan's heart that captured me. He IS very sweet, and sensitive. He's going to grow into a Great man one day.
~Madonna Fischer-Jones
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