bittersweet
Written by Mary Beth   
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The only thing I can recall about 15 years ago around this time is that I was a newlywed nearing my six-month-aversary.  And not enjoying my full time job.

I don't know what I was doing on September 16, 1995.  I don't even know what day of the week it was.  I'd have to look at a calendar.

15 years ago, today, my eldest son was born.  Only he wouldn't become my son until 6 years, 1 month, and 24 days later.

Even though it took him so long to become my son I love him.  No matter what.

Today is bittersweet.  Sweet because the little boy I fell in love with many months before his social worker ever asked us to take him in as family is almost grown up.  He is a handsome young man with a lot of potential.  Bitter because I don't know all of the details of the day of his birth and because he no longer lives with us.  The latter part is still painful.

I pray that the Lord heals him and saves him.  I pray that Big B will grow to be an amazing man of God who loves the Lord with all of his heart, soul, and mind.  I pray that all the yucky parts of his life become something that the Lord uses to help and heal others.  I pray his life glorifies the Lord.

Happy Birthday, Big B!  Dad and I love you!  No matter what!

- it's blahg! mb

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