Thank God for all the wonderful sons. Ike came home last night beaming. He'd "absolutely crushed it on the line" at the restaurant where he works, and it gave him such a sense of accomplishment. Just thought I'd share (for whatever reason).
Currently launching 2 boys and 1 girl, all with artist hearts. I have failed them far more often than I thought I would and yet their love remains. Thanks for a better perspective than I’ve been able to muster.
This comment caught me in my reading "But still, at the end of every evening, our boys lay all grievances aside, come to the bedside, and love us well." THIS is beauty, and life, and love. An excellent reflection on the men you're raising up and the ways in which you've raised them into each being so wonderfully themselves. I know parents aren't perfect (you've listed your grievances) but that bedside routine with the boys and Amber is everything beautiful. There is a freedom in this love that they have for you and you have shown to them. And you and John should get on that book - it would be a doozy (in the best way)
You had me at the grievance list hemmed in by the hug. Thank God for these wonderful sons.
Thank God for all the wonderful sons. Ike came home last night beaming. He'd "absolutely crushed it on the line" at the restaurant where he works, and it gave him such a sense of accomplishment. Just thought I'd share (for whatever reason).
Ohhh. This.
Currently launching 2 boys and 1 girl, all with artist hearts. I have failed them far more often than I thought I would and yet their love remains. Thanks for a better perspective than I’ve been able to muster.
I'm sure you could muster your own perspective. I'm sure it'd be wonderful. Thanks so much for being a faithful reader.
This comment caught me in my reading "But still, at the end of every evening, our boys lay all grievances aside, come to the bedside, and love us well." THIS is beauty, and life, and love. An excellent reflection on the men you're raising up and the ways in which you've raised them into each being so wonderfully themselves. I know parents aren't perfect (you've listed your grievances) but that bedside routine with the boys and Amber is everything beautiful. There is a freedom in this love that they have for you and you have shown to them. And you and John should get on that book - it would be a doozy (in the best way)
Thanks, Janel. And I'm only somewhat kidding about that book.