April 17th..... Happy Birthday to my Hubby!

Today is my sweet husbands birthday! Last year we had a fun filled day exploring Atlanta, this year he gets to come cuddle in my twin size hospital bed.....how things can change in a year :) When I was thinking about his birthday this morning I realized how much more thankful I am for Jeff's parents. My mother-in-law posted a sweet newborn picture of him that brought me to tears! For 25 years Jeff's parents have poured unconditional love into his life. I love hearing their stories of his childhood and his personality as a child. Most importantly I love hearing Jeff tell me how his parents displayed Christ in his life and how he wants to do the same for Tripp. I know Father had his hand on Jeff's life, but he also blessed him with parents who knew the importance of raising a child to know and love God! Jeff and I both have been so blessed to be born into families who love God. While thinking about all of this I could not help but look back over some verses I have been praying over our son's life, Jeremiah 1:5-8  "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations. Then I said, Ah, Lord God! I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth. But the Lord said to me, Do not say I am only a youth; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Do not be afraid of them for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord." Every day I think over how much responsibility Jeff and I have in Tripp's life. Before he was ever formed in my womb God knew he would be. He knows what every second of our son's life will become! I am just pleading with God that he will be a strong man who does not fear speaking truth! Jeff and I joke that I do not hold back when I say things.... this gets me in trouble a lot (I'm working on this.) I am praying my son has that same boldness, but channels it for speaking the gospel! I do not know what God will do with his life, but the plan has been put out. He may be called to live in a small town and raise lots of babies to know Christ, or he may be called to go somewhere I may not get to see him ever again this side of eternity. I just pray his life brings glory to Christ!! To God be the glory!