Michael

Today was my Michael's 16th birthday...yes I was 10 when he was born :).  It's hard to believe how fast time has gone by.  He was just a baby not long ago.  My sweet and quiet boy who loved Barney and everything soccer.  He still loves soccer but he is ashamed of his days as a Barney fan.  He is such a good boy.  He's funny and a has a kind heart.  He is an awesome soccer player, although sometimes I think he doubts that.  I may be partial, but I think he is very handsome  :)  I hope for him to continue to grow in God's grace and to always love his family.  I pray that God gives me the wisdom and patience to be a good mother to him.  I must admit that as he and his brothers grow older I fear the day when they move on to their adult lives.  It is a selfish fear, a fear of not having them by my side.  A fear of not being their "favorite girl" anymore.  I thank God for the privilege of being Michael's mother.  Happy Birhtday Jellybean, I pray that God grants you many, many years of health and happiness.