I love the verse that says "But Mary treasured up all these things & pondered them in her heart." (Luke 2:19) I feel like I can relate to Mary. 23 years ago today I became a mom for the 2nd time. This little baby boy came barreling into this world & hasn't stopped since. He couldn't be more opposite of Trevor if he tried. He's very social, he always has been, his mind is constantly on the move. I truly believe, had he struggled through school, they probably would've wanted him tested for ADHD & he probably would've passed that test w/ flying colors. I do believe he has one of the kindest hearts of any one around, his siblings might not always agree, lol. I remember 1 time when he was in the 6th grade & at a wrestling meet 1 of his teammates was going to wrestle a girl & he was beyond nervous. That is a lose-lose situation. So he's talking to Jake about it & Jake says, "let's go pray about it!!" So they did. They want beside the bleachers & Jake prayed for him. I didn't find out until the boys mom saw me out & was telling me all about it & how thankful she was for his kindness. Now I've had the opposite talks too, where Jake has had to be re-directed & have had teachers come down & say, "are you Jakes mom?" "No! No, I'm not her, but can get a message to her!" But even in those conversations, they usually had to do w/ his talking to much & trying to be funny, they would always say, "Jakes a good kid, but...." So today as I get to do just what Mary did & treasure these things, 23 years went waaay to fast, ponder them in my heart, I'm thankful for my little Jakey!! I'm thankful for the person he's becoming. I'm thankful that God is continuously working on him, molding him into who He wants him to be. I'm thankful that Jake knows he is a child of the King, even when he doesn't always walk in the way God has laid out for him, he comes back-he calms down & he listens. I'm glad to be his mom!! Thank you for letting me share these things that are on my heart today. I hope you all have a wonderful day!!