Blessings

J.R. and Jacob on Christmas Day at my sister's house.

Sometimes God puts people in our lives that we don't really treasure like we should. That's not the case in my house. In February my husband and I will celebrate 16 years of marriage. It hasn't always been easy. We've had our fair share of bumps along the way, but he has always been and always will be the absolute love of my life. Even after all this time my heart still skips a beat when he walks in that door every evening and the best way to end every day is snuggled up next to him. He is the most devoted father and husband I know and I cherish every moment with him. One of the other blessings in my life is my youngest son, Jacob. Jacob was the biggest shock to us. We were not planning on more children, in fact the doctors said NO, because I have Lupus and having Zachary took an enormous toll on my body. God had other plans and so Jacob came into our lives, prematurely at that, but a fighter none the less. (The NICU nurses called him Rambo because he was so combative.) He carries some learning disabilities with his reading, but other than that he is a healthy and active boy. Jacob is such a joy to be around. He has a compassionate heart and will engage in conversation with anyone. The teen years are only a couple of months around the corner for him and I know his personality may change so I am enjoying each and every moment with him now and praying he will remain true to himself.

Thank you God for the blessings of such wonderful people in my life. Give me the words and actions each and every day to encourage them and be as supportive of them as they are of me.