At 17 there are many things that lay ahead for a young man. He has the potential to be anything, go anywhere, see and experience the entire world! Yet he also has the potential to live a hard, unproductive life. A life of sorrow. A life of guilt. A life filled with trials and tribulations. How cosmically unbecoming is it that when we seem to do everything right in our lives, troubles still come our way?
I pray for this young man each and every day. I pray for his wisdom to work, for his judgement to be kind, and for his decisions to be productive towards his future. He has earth shattering potential locked inside of him. He is a crop duster with fighter pilot dreams! He is a young boy on a merry-go-round horse with visions of riding bulls for a living. He is my heart, my job, my oldest friend. He grew inside my tummy, he changed my life forever, and I didn't mind a bit! He has loved me unconditionally when I least deserved it. He has made me laugh, made me cry, made me mad, made me wonder "why"?!?!!!
At 17, I was stupid, yet wise beyond my years. I was irresponsible, but trusted with so many precious gifts. I was always blessed! And I was about to become a mom, to a young man turning 17 this year.
It is hard to believe that the 2nd quarter of my life has passed so quickly. I feel as if I have just been a by-stander. What will the next 17 years bring? I can't wait to see.
Happy Birthday Cody James! You are the most precious boy and I can't wait to see the man you grow in to! I love you!!!
