Ode To My Son

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My son has been through a lot of heartaches and has happily come out the other side better than I ever thought possible given the various circumstances he has faced.

You see, I never planned on marrying and then divorcing, I know I have written about this a lot.

His relationship with key people in his life have not always been lovely to look at or talk about but with my insistence, he has mended a key relationship and in the process, has developed an incredibly close relationship with his Maker.

This was accomplished by other key people in his life at High Life and Young Life and I owe such a huge thanks to the folks that have been a part of his spiritual growth. Saying thank you is not nearly enough but its all I can say, thank you.

People are thrust into our lives whether we want them there or not, they may enrich our lives or tear our lives down. My son has had his life torn down and then built back up again and he amazes me every day beyond words.

He has been away from me for 3 weeks as a work crew member in North Carolina at a Young Life camp and he has been transformed. Transformations may or may not happen to us but I am proud to say, he has been transformed.

With tears in his eyes, he tells me that he stood up in front of 500 people and gave his testimony and although it was not easy for him, I know he was able to touch the lives of some of the kids sitting in that audience. He tells me that several of them came up to him after the testimony hugging and crying with him. I am blown away beyond words by this.

My son’s life has not been easy but he has turned his attitude and love of the Lord around and every pore seeps with the love he knows that the Lord has for him. I cannot take full credit for this but I am so happy I had a small hand in it nonetheless.

When you open your heart and share your pain, you can move mountains, especially for the situation of others who you may influence in ways you will never understand. I know this because I get comments all of the time begging me to continue to blog as I just never know how much I help certain people that read them. I am blown away and honored beyond words yet again.

We were put on this planet to find our purpose and happily and positively influence the people around us and talk about God and all of the gifts He has bestowed on us. My son is a perfect example of this and I am one proud Mama.

He leaves for college in August and I am confident with his new found love of God and the building back up of his life, he is ready for anything. I see great things for my son’s future and I couldn’t be more proud.

Love you, my son!!