Today we are missing Sweet boy. He went back home to Texas last week, after a fun-packed visit!
He was so patient and tolerant with his little monkey brother (and our visiting friends from the Bay area). Surrounded by three little ones under 6 (think human jungle gym), this teen was willing to visit the zoo, help carry upset kids, brush his little brother’s teeth and keep his mama sane with funny movies and chats long into the night.
My heart aches for him today.
As I watch him grow and develop into a funny and mature guy, I marvel at his emotional intelligence. He hasn’t had an easy time of it. Born to young parents who divorced quickly, this kid has walked between two families for most of his life. Despite the mistakes we have made and the changes he has weathered, the love and connection he has had in both homes has been a constant.
I am excited for him about this time in his life. He turns 17 this weekend, has a girlfriend he really cares about, is finishing High School next year and has so many rich experiences ahead of him. He seems so much more confident and aware than I was at his age! I have faith that whatever he does, his great big heart will lead the way.
