This will easily become part of my all time favorite photos. This isn't just any boy with his first hunting victory ~ this is a testament of how far my son has come in the last year. There is light in his eyes, he smiles with purpose! How it broke my heart to see my son in anguish for so long. He was sorrowful, and laden with stress and grief far beyond his years. Since we moved here he has discovered what being a boy is all about. He's embraced it, enjoyed it and reveled in it. He's beginning his journey into manhood, and is in the best frame of mind to make that transition a fantastic success. He has the most beautiful heart and he's learning how to share it. A boy needs a strong male model. Unfortunately my husbands job keeps him away from the home 90% of the time, thankfully I have a cousin who ~ with great love ~ has taken Garrett into his fold. You can see how please they both are in this photo. Without Paul, none of this would have been possible for Garrett. I'm so thankful that God got us through this journey and brought us safely to this place. For this is what I've always wanted for my son... to be loved, cherished, guided, disciplined and instructed in a way that he realized not only the love of his family but the love God has for him as well. God can offer a salve for the heart that nothing can compare to, its the greatest gift ever. My boy is growing, and changing and healing... we are all healing... and daily we are REJOICING! God is good, he provides: He provided my son a Mentor, a Friend, and Spiritual Leader all wrapped up in the package we lovingly refer to as "Uncle Pastor".
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
My Great Hunter
This will easily become part of my all time favorite photos. This isn't just any boy with his first hunting victory ~ this is a testament of how far my son has come in the last year. There is light in his eyes, he smiles with purpose! How it broke my heart to see my son in anguish for so long. He was sorrowful, and laden with stress and grief far beyond his years. Since we moved here he has discovered what being a boy is all about. He's embraced it, enjoyed it and reveled in it. He's beginning his journey into manhood, and is in the best frame of mind to make that transition a fantastic success. He has the most beautiful heart and he's learning how to share it. A boy needs a strong male model. Unfortunately my husbands job keeps him away from the home 90% of the time, thankfully I have a cousin who ~ with great love ~ has taken Garrett into his fold. You can see how please they both are in this photo. Without Paul, none of this would have been possible for Garrett. I'm so thankful that God got us through this journey and brought us safely to this place. For this is what I've always wanted for my son... to be loved, cherished, guided, disciplined and instructed in a way that he realized not only the love of his family but the love God has for him as well. God can offer a salve for the heart that nothing can compare to, its the greatest gift ever. My boy is growing, and changing and healing... we are all healing... and daily we are REJOICING! God is good, he provides: He provided my son a Mentor, a Friend, and Spiritual Leader all wrapped up in the package we lovingly refer to as "Uncle Pastor".
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Garrett's a good kid, Angie. I know Paul has spent time with him, mentoring him, but honestly, Paul enjoys it as much as Garrett does. And, it's obvious that you are and have been a good, loving mom to him. Yes, God is good and is blessing your family. I hope to see many more of these pics in the years ahead!
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