Happy Birthday Matt

Our oldest child, Matt is 28 today!  I can still remember the emotions from holding him for the very first time after a 24-hour delivery!  My life change instantly.  For us, our life was about him and his needs.  He captured our hearts without doing anything. He was 9lbs and 24" long!!  Ouch, some things you never forget!!!  He has been a joy and a delight and we are very proud of the strong Christian man he has become.

He is a caring brother and a devoted son and grandson.

In many ways January 13, 1982 seems like yesterday, but we have watched Matt grow into this dynamic man over the years.  We have seen him make great decisions and not-so-great decisions, but with those choices, we have seen him grow, learn, and mature. It is such a bittersweet blessing seeing him now as man.  I will admit, when he first "flew the nest" a bit of my heart went too, because he will always be our son.  The greatest gift now is that though he is our son, we are now blessed to call him a best friend!

Matt's got a great sense of humor.  He has a servant heart!  He will make a wonderful uncle and father someday. He is reaching his set goals in his life!  He is at a very good place in his life.  What a blessing.  Happy 28th Birthday dear Matthew!  You are loved beyond explanation!

Luke 2:19 - "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." This scripture has become my favorite since I have been given the title "mother".  I am honored to be a mother!!