Mud In Heaven: Bountiful Blessings Day 7 and 8

Monday, November 8, 2010

Bountiful Blessings Day 7 and 8

Playing catch-up today. Yesterday was Sunday and I rarely even open my computer on a Sunday, so I'm catching yesterday's bountiful blessing today.

Bountiful Blessings - Day 7

I'm grateful for the opportunity to grow up in a Godly home with two Godly parents. Though our family structure has changed over time and all my growing years weren't blissful, the values and love I experienced as a child was invaluable and I attribute most of that to who I am today. (Not that I'm perfect...work in progress.)

I'm happy to provide a similar atmosphere with my family. I just recently finished reading "Bringing Up Boys" by Dr. James Dobson and I would highly recommend it for any Mama of a boy or boys. In the beginning of the book, Dr. Dobson lays out the alarming statistics in relationship to boys in today's world. Most alarming to me were the statistics of boys that did not grow up in a stable home with two parents and the percentage of those boys who commit crime, fill our state prisons, and bring more children into this world under their same value system. It is sad. Though Christ layed the foundations for family long ago, these statistics show how greatly in need of a "rebirth" in American families.

And day 8 works into this....

Bountiful Blessings - Day 8

I am grateful for a home. Not a house, (though I am grateful for that) which is something you buy. I'm grateful for a home. "Home" is a feeling of love and joy and rest. A place where you're wanted. Though the structure that compiles our house has changed over recent years, I am happy that our home has remained the same. Here is a sweet anecdote from my Harrison of just how much he loves home. There truly is "no place like home."

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I can't think of another phrase used to describe my husband Justin than "My Better Half." He is truly just that. Aside from the values we are exactly alike in, there are an enormous amount of things that we are counter opposites. All in all, we complement each other well. If there's one thing I've learned over my years in marriage (and am still learning...work in progress), it's that it is hard and takes effort on both parts. However, the good times definitely outweigh the bad. I'm blessed beyond measure for this man who works so hard to provide for our family and be the hero that our boys deserve. He is the down-to-earth, simple life loving person that I'm striving to be more like. I'm grateful that he loves me for me, at my best and at my worst. He makes me laugh and fills our home with joy. I, quite possibly, could go on and on like a lovesick 14-year-old. Thank you Justin for being you and loving me and adoring our children. I know they see Jesus in you and am proud to call you mine.

Tears come to my eyes when I think of my growing family. It took about 3.4 seconds after delivering my first child to realize that this is what God put me on the planet for. With that joy, also came the overwhelming realization of the responsibility that entails...which is still at times overwhelming! To my boys, I am beyond blessed to be called your mother. Hearing the pitter-patter of your little feet first thing in the morning makes my day. My life has been enhanced beyond measure just because of you. You are my Heart. Harrison Reid is my first-born and there is no truer boyish boy! He is rowdy, rambunctious, and all things dirt and trucks and tractors. He keeps us rolling in laughter with his anecdotes and jokes and silly sayings. My sweet-souled boy. He is now a big preschooler and no doubt this little blog will fill up quickly with stories and photos about his days. I love you, Harrison, and thank you for making me a Mama. Brigdon David is (at this point) my baby and the sweetest, happiest baby - though I am a tad partial! Even at 9-months-old, he has a good little heart and that gummy smile can bring tears to my eyes. I think back to my pregnancy and how we longed for this baby to be a girl, and were surprised when we were told he was a boy. God created this child, this boy, for our family. I could not imagine our life without him. I love to watch Brigdon interact with Harrison and had no idea how blessed I would be by their love for each other - even at their young ages. Brigdon, thank you for being my baby. I can't wait to fill the pages of this blog with your little life story. God has big things in store for you.