June 9, 1989 seems so long ago, yet it seems like no time at all. What an incredibly wonderful day it was; my baby son was born. I’m so blessed to be the mother of such an amazing young man. I can’t think of Alex without smiling at all the memories. He has always had the ability to make me laugh; whether it’s his sharp, quiet wit, or his way of being able to lawyer-talk himself out of trouble (or at least try to), it’s impossible not to smile or laugh when around him. He is so very passionate about the things he believes in, and can argue with the best of them to get his point across. Yet, if something doesn’t interest him, he has zero tolerance for even being bothered with discussing it.
I feel like I’ve hit the “mommy/son lottery” by having the express privilege of watching him grow these past 21 years. God has allowed me the pleasure of walking side by side and little boy hand in mother hand with him. The journey has been priceless. I can’t imagine these past 21 years without him. He is an incredible son to me; an awesome brother to Katie; and a present to the world.
Thank You, God, for guiding me with how You want him raised; with being next to me as I tried to be both mother and father to him; for being the Father when I failed; for forgiving me when I made a mistake and letting me see how to use that mistake to make Alex an even better person for You; for blessing me with a son who You knew I needed; and thank You, God, for giving him a heart for You. Please continue to guide me as I continue to help Alex grow to be the man You need him to be….even as he has become the young man You want him to be. Please let him continue to serve You and have a heart for You.
Happy, happy birthday my darling, precious “baby” boy. I love you so much it takes my breath away. You are an incredible young man and I am humbly proud to be your mother.
Love you!! Mom
