Four short years ago, in about seven hours, my sweet baby Jude was born. I cannot even express the joy that he brought to my life that night. I walked around, holding him, thanking God for him for days and days after he was born. Jude just has a sweetness about him that is so recognizable. That's the word I hear used to describe him the most. Even from strangers. He is sweet. To the core.
I know that God has such an incredible life planned out for him. I can't wait to see him embark on that journey. But not too soon. I want to squeeze every bit of time I have with Jude that I can. He says he'll live with me forever. I'm sure he'll change his mind, and that's fine. He's got an amazing life to lead.
We have a new game. It's called "I love you more than...." It's usually silly. Things like "I love you more than toes."
"Well, I love you more than bubbles."
"I love you more than chocolate."
We go on and on like that forever. But every now and then, he buries his face in my neck, and says, "I love you more than anyone in the whole world." And in all fairness to my other children and my husband, I love him more than anyone in the whole world. He's my Jude, and I love him in that special way that only a mother can love her child. We understand each other, that Jude and I.
(I love each of my children in this way. I promise... and my husband even more.)
I'm so incredibly honored to be able to be Jude's mother. I feel like God entrusted me with this amazing little boy. He makes me want to be a better person. Walk with God closer. Show him what it's like to be in love with Christ. I want to be an amazing person like he is. I want to be worthy to be his mother.
David prayed this over his son, Solomon. We're studying it this week. I can't think of anything more fitting for Jude's life...
"My son [Jude], acknowledge the God of your father, and serve Him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts." 1 Chron. 28:9
Happy birthday, Buddy!! I love you...
7 comments:
Happy Birthday, sweet boy!!!
happy birthday day big boy!!!
I love him so much - he is one of the most pure-seeming people I've ever known. And why did I not make b'day cake #2? I know about #4.... :-)
What an angel!!! He's so handsome. I love your precious thoughts about him. What a sweet relationship you have w/him. He is also so very blessed to have YOU as his Mommy. Soak up that little 4 yr old angel boy.
Happy Big 4th Mr. Jude!!!!!!!!!!
You are His.
I can't believe he is already 4! Happy "late" Birthday Jude!!! Those yummy cake pictures are making me hungry! Love ya!
I can't believe he is FOUR! Jude, I saw you the day you were born, and you are still an amazing little boy. LOVE YOU!
Happy Birthday Day Jude!! You have the best mama!
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