Matthew turned 5

I know you all can relate when you think gosh it was just yesterday that your precious one was just born. I think that way every year as we celebrate 4 different birthdays. Matthew just turned 5 last week :( He has been waiting for this day for so long. ) The entire week was spent celebrating his birthday one way or another. He is a bit like his Mom and attempted to claim the whole month of January his birthday. He is rather convincing at times. . . I don't want him to grow up to fast, however I'm a little anxious of his career path. (politician, preacher, lobbyist) ???

Anyways, he and I were watching his home video the other day as we shared a rare few minutes of snuggle time. I was reminded of the way I prayed so fervently over him the first 5 days of his life. (He spent the 1st week in NICU and had a little rocky start.) We prayed scriptures over him, we sang songs and prayers to him, we were all about calling out to God for healing! What parent would'nt be. As I was now holding this big 5 year old, I was overwhelmed with emotion and thanked God for the healthy strong big Boy I know have. I was reminded that I still need to intervene in prayer on his behalf. More than what I have been doing. Thank you God for being so gentle with us but giving us that urgent feeling. Thank you God for my sweet Matthew! Who truly is a gift from you. Be reminded friends, especially in those hard Mommy moments we are truly blessed to be their Mommies! Thank you God for giving us such a blessing in our children!