Well today is April 13, 2009 and tomorrow Joshua turns thirteen (13). Yes, he is finally a teenager. It’s a new season for us as parents as it is new for Joshua. No longer a little boy, now a little man! Funny, that’s been one of the nicknames I’ve given him since he was a baby. I can’t tell you how so very proud we are to have been chosen by God to be his parents. What a privilege He gave us and what an awesome older brother He gave to Jonathan.
When I turned 13, I don’t remember having half the wisdom, personality, maturity or good-natured humor Joshua has. I definitely didn’t posses any of the athletic ability that he has. I know he is going to continue to be something special and fulfill his purpose in the world. In a sense, he already changed our world in a most profound way. Through Joshua, I have learned more about God’s love than I would have ever understood without him. I have also discovered that in spite of our mistakes, our silliness, or our best intentions – when our Father thinks about us, He smiles and looks at us through eyes of love, affirmation, and great expectations for the future. It’s how He thinks about all His kids. That’s just what dads do.
So, with that said, I decided to dedicate this blog post to the best 13 year old in the world – my son, Joshua. Dream big – you’ve already made my dream come true! Love you forever… You will always be my little man!
Love, Dad
What a beautiful tribute to an awesome son! I can’t believe he is 13 already…time flies and before we know it our children will become smarter than we are and better at everything which is what I believe success as a parent is. You and Connie are amazing parents! See you soon.