Last week was a sentimental week for surreeee....
The week took me through the ringer a few times, yet I'm somehow still here, thank God!
Thank you, thank you...you wonderful women who encourage me, pray for me and who are just there when I need it...I love you!!
So I feel like you guys know me pretty well...
I'm made of so many things, yet only a few things truly matter to me...
the cutest one is obviously my kid.
He graces my instagram feed all the time....
and through that I think you guys get a chance to know him a bit too.
No matter what happens in life, for the last 8 years I've been graced by this young man..my son, Jay. Who somehow just makes the day brighter just by being in it with me. He's my bright spot.
No matter what happens in life, for the last 8 years I've been graced by this young man..my son, Jay. Who somehow just makes the day brighter just by being in it with me. He's my bright spot.
I've written about Jayden before...and honestly I can understand if you quit reading this post right here...
not everyone wants to read about a relationship between two people they don't truly know or read about a kid that they've never actually met....I get that...but right now it feels like it's time to see what comes out as I try to express once again...who and what this kid is to me.
I've always used the term team when talking to Jayden about our family. The layout of our "family" looks a bit different lately but he and I are still in it day in and day out together. With the restructuring we've had to make some adjustments and approach our life as a team differently.
It's been hard, for both of us...but recently I've found myself in awe of this 8 year old young man
who is honestly the best little team mate! He gets it you guys...whatever IT seems to be in the particular situation. I think it's because he's getting really good at letting his love shine through too.
He's becoming very honoring to me and those around him.
Honor at 8...that's pretty rad right!!?!?!
This word is huge in my world and I feel is extremely important for a man to exemplify.
From honor comes pure love, and from love comes an endless amount of goodness.
So I'm so proud of this little guy for already showing such large doses of honor.
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Never in my life have I felt more love than I get from this little boy, and never has my heart felt more alive then when I'm relishing in how much I love him. I'm graced with kisses, hugs and snuggles every day.
Jayden's heart is alive and it's expressive to those he loves.
Jayden's heart is alive and it's expressive to those he loves.
Those who have the opportunity to experience him are truly blessed by the way you're loved by him.
This boy.... just as he is...is completely enough for me. Being with him means I get to see this,
and this
and this
He is amazing down to his tiny, yet growing toes. Watching him grow is a daily joy, because he already seems to truly get life on the levels that are important. Yes he loves normal boy things like guns, legos and video games but above that his 8 year old priorities seem to already be in line. Those things fall secondary to love and relationship.
Our life is something amazing when you put us together.
Our life is something amazing when you put us together.
It truly makes the ordinary life we lead, extraordinary.