Happy 9th Birthday Jackson!!

It seems that so much of our life revolves around Madelynn and everything she has changed in our lives. But her journey is only a small part of where we have been and where we are going. Today my son, Jackson, turns 9. His journey has been one I wouldn't trade for anything.

There are so many things that make Jackson special; he is my only son and only grandson on my side of the family. He is a middle child which is something I can help him relate to. He had a rough start with tube surgeries, adenoid surgery and having his tonsils out by the time he was three years old. I have watched him play soccer and make his first goal from mid field. I have watched him run down the court on a fast break and make a beautiful lay-up.

But the one thing that I love about him more than anything else is his "Gentle Soul". To see him watch over Madelynn and help other little kids, to hear his teacher tell me he assists those when they don't understand, and to see him give others a chance when they are weaker or smaller melts my heart. His sense of humor and sometimes brutal honesty makes me laugh and brings me back to what is really important. I love his inquisitive mind although sometimes it makes me crazy, he always wants to learn.

Today Jackson starts his last year in the single digits. So much of life will start changing very quickly and I will not be his whole world any more. As long as he knows I am always on the sidelines cheering him on and there when he needs me, I can live with that.

 

Happy 9th Birthday Jackson!!

 

Love, Mama