Madeline Claire Freeman

An Amazing Miracle

My sweet friend:)

Momma, Bed

It was as simple as this...."Momma, bed."  He looked me in the eyes as he said it and then without hesitation, picked up his blanket from the sofa and turned out the playroom light.  Just another simple "first".... 

BEN & JAX

Today, we went to the zoo with Alisha & Jackson.  Alisha & I always find great joy in just watching our happy, giggling boys play together.  We have always teasingly said that our boys were going to be friends even if it was a "forced friendship".  We haven't had to twist any arms...these two LOVE each other!

Lake Winnie

Lake Winnie

Say, Cheese!

So, about 2 weeks ago he started saying "Cheese" on command.  It makes picture time easier.  I am not sure what clicked on that lightbulb, but it magically happened like all the other small but miraculous things that little ones do.
Like when they can point to something in a catalog and say, "Buy it, Momma."  And it works like magic!  Even more powerful when they say, "Hold me, Momma."  The real miracle is what happens in your heart when a little hand pats you and covers you up with a blanket while curled up next to you.   

Cheng-Yu,  I love watching you grow and learn each day.  But more than that I love learning from you.  You are a daily reminder of how incredible God is and you show me how to marvel at his creation.  You soak it all in!
You are carefree and make me slow down and enjoy the little things.
When you run to me all sticky and covered in dirt, I pull you in my arms and hug you tight.  God whispers...."This is what I do for you."
You take risks!  Sometimes I step in and sometimes I just watch.  Sometimes I intervene and sometimes I let you fall.  God whispers again..."I do this for you."  
I see your face and think about how God brought us together.  Last Sunday, our pastor talked about how many of the things we do and concern ourselves with have little to do with our uniquely designed purpose.  He reminded us that should focus and put our energy into what ONLY we could do.   He gave an example of how a mother is uniquely designed for her child...her personality, life experience, education, etc. are used to meet her child's needs.  As he talked about it, tears rolled down my face as I thought about the journey that lead me to you.  I can clearly see God's hand along the way.  While at the time I didn't see, but felt His presence.   
God has a plan that is uniquely yours.  Be assured....He Loves You!