Today we celebrated Derek's 9th birthday. It brought back many memories...the many prayers that ascended before his conception...hours of walking the airport runway in South Boston, VA during labor...the joy of seeing such a beautiful child...seeing the delight in our other boys' faces at having a new baby brother.
Derek is our giving child. He is never happier than when he is making other people happy. Many notes, drawings, and cards are tucked away in my "keepsakes" folder, ultimate treasures. He delights in surprising others by doing their work for them. He spreads sunshine whereever he goes.
Today he worked ahead in all his school work just so he could have the day off. He had made a list for me before I went to America, listing in great detail what he wanted for his birthday.
Does Derek look happy with his gift?
Derek is our giving child. He is never happier than when he is making other people happy. Many notes, drawings, and cards are tucked away in my "keepsakes" folder, ultimate treasures. He delights in surprising others by doing their work for them. He spreads sunshine whereever he goes.
Today he worked ahead in all his school work just so he could have the day off. He had made a list for me before I went to America, listing in great detail what he wanted for his birthday.
Does Derek look happy with his gift?
He ordered cheesestuffed pizza, chips, pop, and chocolate eclairs
He worked all afternoon helping to create his erector remote control truck.
Does he looked pleased or what???!!!
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Just hello from a stranger.My husband's brother from Athens, Tenn
mentioned you and your family in their Christmas letter. The name clicked and I remembered having crossed your xanga page before !!! It just cracked me up how small the world can be afterall.
Take care, have a meaningful Christmas and God bless !