Thursday, May 31, 2018
Friday, May 25, 2018
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Dear Evan
You are a TEENAGER! AAAAHHHH!
I don't know how on Earth 13 years flew by so quickly or how you can be going into 8th grade- your LAST year of middle school- or how you can possibly be a teenager. Time seems so short all of a sudden. Three years and you will be DRIVING. Five years and you will be GRADUATING.
We has WAY less years left with you here at home than we've already had. It is so hard for me comprehend, but time keeps marching along. It seems to be speeding up, not slowing down. In fact, it honestly feels like it is flying right now.
But enough of all that. Let's talk about you. The teenage you. You are growing up so much. You are much more mature. You know WAY too much about WAY too many topics. And sometimes you think you know even more than you really do, but that's pretty normal for teenagers from what I remember. We give you a hard time sometimes because you don't study much (or at all), but you do what has to be done to make all A's and B's, so I guess we shouldn't complain too much. (Of course you COULD make all A's if you studied a little bit). You've made a few questionable (ok, some were just bad) choices this year, but not too many, and they were good learning experiences. I hope we all learned from them and that it will lead to better choices in the future. I wish you didn't spend so much time in your room on your video games.
But, for the most part, you are SUCH an AMAZING kid. Seriously. You are caring and think of others. You are a great friend. Your teachers all love you and brag and brag about what a great kid you are. You are a GREAT big brother. In fact, you have even recently started making a real effort to be nice to Chloe. You two are getting along much better and it makes my heart so happy, but your heart really belongs to your littlest sister right now and you are precious with her. You are becoming more and more responsible and you are so fun to hang out with. You are funny and charming and I love spending time with you.
During my sickness, you were great. Always willing to help out, always asking how I feel, giving me a hug and kiss, and wearing your t-shirt to support me. It meant so much to me.
As much as I sometimes wish I could slow time down, I am also excited to see what you become over the next 5 years or so. I know there is much more growing and learning to do and I can't wait to see what you become. This is the beginning of such an exciting time... your future really solidifying. This is the beginning of such a terrifying time... so many important choices you will have to make. And everyday you will step a little further away. I can't make the choices for you, but I will be here to help if you need me. I can't solve the problems that may arise, but I will walk beside you when you need me. One thing I will always promise you is that I will be praying for you. Praying for your safety, your success, your happiness, your growth, your learning, your choices, and most of all that you will seek the Lord and His purpose for your life. I know that these next few years are going to filled with wonderful things, but also are going to come with some scary things, some uncertain things, some disappointing things. There will be times your heart will soar with happiness and there may be times it breaks with sadness. I pray that God will give me the right words to say and the guide me in the right things to do to be there for your, but I also pray that God will remind you of His promises and that you will trust him. I pray that God will mold you into the person you need to be to serve Him. Remember as you face these times of change that He goes before you.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
“Don’t let anyone look down on your because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, faith and purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
Love,
Mom
I don't know how on Earth 13 years flew by so quickly or how you can be going into 8th grade- your LAST year of middle school- or how you can possibly be a teenager. Time seems so short all of a sudden. Three years and you will be DRIVING. Five years and you will be GRADUATING.
We has WAY less years left with you here at home than we've already had. It is so hard for me comprehend, but time keeps marching along. It seems to be speeding up, not slowing down. In fact, it honestly feels like it is flying right now.
But enough of all that. Let's talk about you. The teenage you. You are growing up so much. You are much more mature. You know WAY too much about WAY too many topics. And sometimes you think you know even more than you really do, but that's pretty normal for teenagers from what I remember. We give you a hard time sometimes because you don't study much (or at all), but you do what has to be done to make all A's and B's, so I guess we shouldn't complain too much. (Of course you COULD make all A's if you studied a little bit). You've made a few questionable (ok, some were just bad) choices this year, but not too many, and they were good learning experiences. I hope we all learned from them and that it will lead to better choices in the future. I wish you didn't spend so much time in your room on your video games.
But, for the most part, you are SUCH an AMAZING kid. Seriously. You are caring and think of others. You are a great friend. Your teachers all love you and brag and brag about what a great kid you are. You are a GREAT big brother. In fact, you have even recently started making a real effort to be nice to Chloe. You two are getting along much better and it makes my heart so happy, but your heart really belongs to your littlest sister right now and you are precious with her. You are becoming more and more responsible and you are so fun to hang out with. You are funny and charming and I love spending time with you.
During my sickness, you were great. Always willing to help out, always asking how I feel, giving me a hug and kiss, and wearing your t-shirt to support me. It meant so much to me.
As much as I sometimes wish I could slow time down, I am also excited to see what you become over the next 5 years or so. I know there is much more growing and learning to do and I can't wait to see what you become. This is the beginning of such an exciting time... your future really solidifying. This is the beginning of such a terrifying time... so many important choices you will have to make. And everyday you will step a little further away. I can't make the choices for you, but I will be here to help if you need me. I can't solve the problems that may arise, but I will walk beside you when you need me. One thing I will always promise you is that I will be praying for you. Praying for your safety, your success, your happiness, your growth, your learning, your choices, and most of all that you will seek the Lord and His purpose for your life. I know that these next few years are going to filled with wonderful things, but also are going to come with some scary things, some uncertain things, some disappointing things. There will be times your heart will soar with happiness and there may be times it breaks with sadness. I pray that God will give me the right words to say and the guide me in the right things to do to be there for your, but I also pray that God will remind you of His promises and that you will trust him. I pray that God will mold you into the person you need to be to serve Him. Remember as you face these times of change that He goes before you.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
“Don’t let anyone look down on your because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, faith and purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7
Happy 13th birthday, buddy! I am so very proud of you. I love you so much. And I'm so glad I'm your mom.
Love,
Mom
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Walk of Fame
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Evan's 13th Birthday Party
Evan celebrated with Hide n Seek and Basketball with lots of friends at NMS for his 13th birthday. A great first teen party! Gulp.
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