for these moments

Another year off to school. Today was a good day, you both were so excited. At home you will be greatly missed. I know these are the early steps to becoming who God has called you to be. I pray for only good things, and protection over you everyday. I thank God for my "little gifts" and gladly take on the role of being your mom, to love and guide you every step in finding out who God has called you to be. I promise I will encourage you both in your gifts, and always seek out God for what is the best for your lives. I don't take this responsibility lightly for I know that God has placed His children in my care, and I know that one day I will have to answer to Him, for you both. What a beautiful gift I have, I have grown to love God even more for giving you to me. I hope that is how you always feel, like you are my gift, not a burden I have to carry, or a just another responsibility, but like you are every thing I have ever wanted.

Brennan, do you know how proud we are of you. You always do your best and it is way above our expectations. You have the most gentle spirit, and loving personality. You never go unnoticed, because you are always giving all that you can in every area of your life. When I speak of you, I hope people notice the sparkle in my eye. The one that gleams to tell everyone what a special boy you really are. I believe you try your best to do what is right, to please God and your parents. It comes from the heart, you really want to be the best you can be. All around me, people are constantly reminding me how special you are. I am so honored to be your mom. You bring a joy to this house and in my heart that I wish I could explain to you everyday. You were my first born little blessing, and for that you will always have a special place in my heart. I love watching you grow, and become more of a young man. I pray over your life that it would be blessed every step you make. Son know that you are loved more than you will ever know, know that Mommy and Daddy are so proud of who you are.

Leighton, Do you know how special you are? Do you know how smart you are? I hope you know what a gift you are to us. Every day of our lives you bring a love to this household, that is treasured in my heart. You have beauty like I've never seen, but this beauty is not only on the outside, it comes deep from with in. It's a beauty that affects those around you, they see your gentle heart, your loving spirit, and your giving nature. You are a rare find, and I am so blessed that God has allowed me to call you my own. I have never met a child that cares so much about the little things, you help us to remember those around us. You never let a care or a person go unnoticed, you want to know everyone, to really know them for who they are. I am so proud of you, I know that this year is going to be a good year, because you believe in yourself. Leighton if I could tell you anything, it would be to believe in yourself always, to know the power you have from with in, to know that Me and Daddy believe in you, that whatever you set your hands to it will succeed. We love you so much, we are so so very proud of you.


God, I thank you for these kids you have given me. I am so honored to call them my children. I thank you that by loving them, I learn everyday how much you love me. How great a God I serve, that always has given me more than I could ever ask for. I humbly thank you.