One of my favorite Christmas tunes has always been "Mary Did You Know" and I do still love the message in that song but, this year, it was replaced by a new one (to me) by Francesca Battistelli. Her song, "You're Here" has been my personal favorite this Christmas season. If you haven't heard it, take a minute and listen to the words. As parents, we never know, when we stare into the eyes of our children who they are ultimately to be.
Like Mary, I've been given the precious gift of my children and I often wonder what it is that God has planned for them. It can be exciting and scary all at the same time. Mary surely didn't want to witness the journey that her boy had to take and, though it doesn't compare, I too have had to watch my boys experience hard life lessons. (And I'm certain that there will be many more).
Today, as I reflect on how thankful I am for the birth of Jesus Christ, I can't help but be thankful for each of my children. For our oldest, Jordan, who has matured so much in the last year or so. He is no longer a boy but a Godly young man with so much wonder for history, music and travel; he continually impresses his Dad and I. For our soon-to-be middle child who has had almost 15 years in the "baby" spot. Braeden is such a creative teenager, a talented musician, a loyal friend and has the most sensitive heart. And to our baby girl, whose eyes we've not yet stared into.....tears build just beyond the surface of my eyes today as you are thought of and loved from so far away. Our sweet family has remembered you in thought, in conversation and with gifts this Christmas season and we all look SO forward to loving you in person soon.
God has a GREAT plan for each of you....and we are so eager to see it unfold in your lives.
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