Seven Years Ago

Seven years ago, I became the mom to two boys. I was in disbelief that My Dearest and I had two boys. I thought for sure that our newest child was going to be a girl. She was going to be Audrey or Sophie.

Seven years ago, I did not know it would be two days after his birth before we learned his name, as My Dearest says.

Seven years ago, I hoped he would live up to his name and he certainly does. He laughs and certainly brings laughter into my life.

Seven years ago, I did not know that I would hear fun sentences as, "I'm half-Asian and half-Korean!" and "I need to lay such that I don't fall off the couch!"

Seven years ago, I did not know what a goof-ball he would be.

Seven years ago, I did not know what a love for God and Jesus he would have.

Seven years ago, I did not know how loving and kind he could be towards others.

Seven years ago, I did not know that he could frustrate me so fully and that I could love his so fully... at the same time.

Seven years ago, I did not know that my heart could swell to love both boys, plus My Dearest, and that my heart would still have room to love others.


Happy birthday, dear boy.