There’s lots of things I could write about tonight. Today is, after all, my parent’s 38th anniversary… and mercifully my granddaddy has lived to see his 80th birthday tonight. I’m very thankful for all of that. My parents have showed me that while life is not a bed of roses… love is able to conquer all. They have showed me my whole life that they love each other enough that any obstacle can be dealt with, and yes, overcome, even. My granddaddy has showed me that a deep faith in God, a sunny spirit, quick thinking, the ability to never meet a stranger, and (again) love can absolutely make the world go round and handle anything. From these three (grown-ups), I have shaped a lot of what I think and what I say. I’ve tried to make them proud of me, and I think I have succeeded (or at least most of the time).
Anyway, what I’m blogging about tonight, is Justin starting his senior year tomorrow, because I just can’t get it off my mind. First off… Justin is my first born son. He was my experiment (so to speak). LOL When I found out that I was pregnant with him, I knew immediately that this child held the future of the world in his very hands. He began to talk at an extremely early age… and before we knew it he could carry on a conversation before the age of two. He was such a smarty that I entered him in 3 year old kindergarten (yeah, I know that now they have it for one year olds, but back then it was three).
School has been an adventure for us. I often say that I hope his diploma will have my name on it too. I have worked much harder on his graduation than I ever did on my own. We have done projects, book reports, science projects, etc… most at a moment’s notice. Somehow, he never seems to know the assignment as early as his peers do. I’ve made late night runs to Wal-Mart, begged the services of my uncle (the sign maker), harassed my good friend, the mathematics PHD… and generally almost sullied my reputation (just kidding… but close) to get help on what we needed it on. Long story short: Tomorrow is his first day of his senior year.
One thing that he has never disappointed me on is his character. I don’t know how I have been chosen to be so blessed… but Justin has an almost faultless personality. He is steady and true. Stable, and good-natured. Sweet and honest as the day is long. I would like to think that some of it was my doing… but I know that God has blessed us in this manner. I know that I have raised a good man, and that he will make me proud in any endeavor he undertakes. I guess that is all you can ask out of life, huh?
So, while I’m sure this post will embarrass him greatly… I just had to write it. My eyes have been wet all night. I wrote his name on the last school supplies of his last year… and for this mama… that is quite a job.
Hug your babies… they don’t keep! Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.
Good luck, Justin!!! Your mama loves you!!!
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