Lord, thank you for Caleb and Joshua. They are so special and I am so thankful to be their mom. You brought them to our family in very different, but equally miraculous ways. They are such a gift!
Thank you for Caleb. His sense of humor is contagious, his creativity is to be envied, his sensitively is cherished, his loyalty is precious, and his intellect is rare. You have gifted him in so many ways and I am thankful for them all. It is such a joy to see his love of art, music and academics. It is so neat to see his curiosity of far away places and people. Thank you for his desire to learn more about you. I pray that this desire would be in his heart all his life. That he could never get enough of you. Keep his heart pure and committed to you. Help him to have a hunger for your Word and to serve you all the days of his life.
Thank you for Joshua. His loving spirit melts any heart, his desire to be close to others is so special, his sensitivity is cherished, his speed is hard to catch up with, and his little mischievous spirit instantly lightens a serious mood. You have gifted Josh in so many ways and I am so thankful for them all. It is so neat to see his love of the outdoors, animals and anything with wheels. When he is outside in your creation, he is complete and so happy. Josh is a gift that we are still opening and it is neat to see all the different layers of "wrapping paper" come off to reveal something new. Preserve his sensitive spirit and bless him with bravery. Place a hunger for your Word in his heart and give Josh a desire to learn more about you. Keep his heart pure and committed to you.
I place Caleb & Joshua in your hands, Lord. My first prayer for them is that they would grow to be men of God. That you would use the special gifts and personalities that you have blessed them with for you. I pray that their hearts would be sensitive to your still small voice. That they would be strong boys and that they would always stand up for what is right. I pray that they would always strive to be more like you. That they would be loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, and have self-control. I pray that they would be men of integrity and that they would have a humble spirit towards others. Raise up Godly men in this generation. Cause them to stand for you, trust you and to be brave just like Caleb & Joshua of long ago. Help them to always be close to one another. Nurture the love that they have for one another and that they would be loyal brothers and life-long friends.
Jon and I commit Caleb & Joshua to you and we ask for your wisdom and patience as we navigate all the bumps and curves in raising them for you. We are so inadequate for this great task. Make up for us when we fail, intervene when we fall short.
Amen
It was interesting to see the kids interact with their teacher, Senor Giraldo. He talks so fast in Spanish and I am amazed at the fact that all the kids understand him and seem so at ease with Spanish. They all seem to be doing so well. The kids helped prepare their meal by making fruit salad, individual pumpkin pies and cornbread. They made their place mats, hats and a beaded necklace as well.
Caleb in his class and with his teacher, Senor Giraldo.
The boys had fun goofing off tonight...
Never a dull moment around our house!!
