J-man

Six years ago, I lay in a hospital operating room watching the birth of my son on a large mirror.  He screamed incessantly and when he stopped, he would turn blue and stop breathing.  Doctors were flying in the room and machines were being brought in to help him breathe.  It was a scary time watching as others held and cared for this little child.

Jonah spent 8 days in the NICU before we brought him home.  The first night, I lay awake most of the night listening for his every breath.  In the midst of this, we were dealing with my Dad's chemotherapy treatments.  Emotionally, I was a mess.  Yet, God BLESSED us beyond belief with the birth of our son, Jonah.  

I have never met a more empathetic, sensitive and loving little boy.  He is delightfully energetic with a love for a life that is infectious.  He is highly complimentary of others and does NOT enjoy change.  (He still wants his room back the way it was 3 years ago....with older "baby" furniture!)  Music is in his blood and he is always drumming, singing or dancing to music.  His world has exploded recently as he began to read....he reads EVERYTHING he sees!  My day is peppered with quick appearances of Jonah....just to give me a quick hug and a "I love you, Mama!"  Boy, am I going to miss it when he stops doing this!

My greatest sadness for Jonah is that my Dad died when Jonah was 6 months old.  They would be best buddies.  Jonah has so many of my Dad's characteristics that I loved and cherished.

Thank you, God for knowing how much I needed this little boy.  Thank you for the ways you use him to pour into my life.  I love seeing my Dad and Duey in him.  My prayer is that Jonah will continue to listen to YOUR voice and follow your leading.  I can't wait to see the plans you have for his life!

Happy Birthday, J!