My First Blog

Today is my first real entry into my blog. I just read a blog posted by someone so very dear to me. I can so relate to her as she looks into the eyes of her children. I can see the genuine, deep love she has for her husband. Sometimes we fail to look at the lives of others and when their lives may look "perfect" - we must remember that there is no other perfect except our God. As most of you who know me know, my family is my dearest treasure. I love them so deeply. I hurt when they hurt, laugh when I see them laugh, cry when they sometimes don't understand me, but ALWAYS - love them desperately! I pray for the families as individual families. Rob and Marty are so committed to being the best Christians, parents, and mates. Their love is so very obvious. They truly are wonderful examples for the Christian life. They do walk the walk! Their love of our Lord is exemplified in all their actions and words.
I was blessed with three beautiful children. Rob - (a Baptist Preacher) my first child and only son - is my hero! He has been such an inspiration to me. He's kind, wise, and very loving. I am so proud of him. He has a remarkable wife. She is not only talented, but is an example of the kind of mother I wish more people had. Julie, (works at an auto shop) my oldest daughter, is my best friend. We do a lot together and she is so possessive and concerned about me. Her husband, John, is a paramedic, and is quiet and seems quite devoted to his wife. Vicki (works at Baptist Hospital) is my youngest and last child. She is still so childlike and sweet. She loves her two grandchildren.
I am so blessed by my nine wonderful grandchildren. Aimee - (an EMT) a spirited, determined young lady. She is so much like her Uncle Rob. Amanda - (A wife and mother) mother of my two great-grandchildren. More a daughter than a granddaughter. Erika, (working at Tom Thumb in Foley) so lost in her little world - so confused. Such a sweet girl, though. Struggles to make a place in this world. The three oldest Hadding girls all attend Trinitas Classical Christian School) Sarah - (entering the 7th grade) a sweet, tender girl who is living her life as I wish I had lived mine as a child. Emily - (entering the 4th grade)my heart! She is so sweet and gentle. Quiet and calm but also loud and full of life. Sam - (being homeschooled but gets to go to Trinitas next year!!!!!!) what can I say about my Sam? He is such a loving boy and he loves me! He sends me e-cards and e-mails - my dear little boy!!! Abby - (entering the 1st grade at Trinitas) what a sweet, pleasant child. She is so beautiful and so willing to please. Claire - (trying to be homeschooled) what can I say about Claire? She is a very determined little girl with a strong will. Once when Rob was a little boy, I discussed him with his pediatrician and I was told not to ever try to break his will - well, Marty, there you are!!!
I never dreamed I would live long enough to have great-grandchildren. But I have and they truly are "Great."Adam is three and will start Headstart at Sherwood School next week. He's loving and so very sweet. Madison will be two on October 1st and is SO much like her Uncle Rob and Aunt MeMe (Aimee). She is beautiful and full of life.
How can I ever that the Lord enough for these people whom He has given to me to share my life with!!!! I am blessed beyond belief - I don't deserve any of it - but for a God who gave His only Son - I have all of these wonderful, loving Gifts.
I hope you all have a blessed day and will bear with me as I try to become a 'blogger.'