I received a lovely text message from my son yesterday. He was disgusted with the way people were trashing the president of the United States. He expressed his gratitude that I taught him to respect the president regardless of whether we agreed with him or not. I am proud of him for his integrity.
Christopher,
Twenty-eight years, where has the time gone?
Looking back I remember a little boy, just two years old, with his big sister. I smiled seeing you playing so nicely together. I saw you sharing. You held out the rope to your sister, "Here Chrisnina." As she reached for it, you snatched it back just out of her grasp, laughing. "Hahaha, get it!" You taunted. I knew right then and there that: you had a sense of humor, you possessed a love for fun, and that boys were very different from girls.
You enjoyed riddles, figuring things out, and winning math competitions, yet you also had a tender side. You grew from the little boy who prayed for his mom when she was sick, to the young man who wasn't afraid to hug his mom in public, to an adult man who desires justice, willing to defend those who are weak.
I'm proud of the man and husband you are. You walk with Lauren as a partner and friend, not ahead of her or behind, but united as one. I am so happy you found a good wife. Together you are strong and will accomplish much in this life. I love you!
Truthfully,
Joanne "The generous soul will be made rich,
And he who waters will also be watered himself.
He who earnestly seeks good finds favor,
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who wins souls is wise."
(Proverbs 11:25,27,30)
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