What a wonderful and inspiring story. I remember the day I came to that moment as well. As it turned out, the Lord has blessed me with only one child, I wanted at least four. . . but that being the case, once I learned that the chances for another baby were slim to none I loved and valued my son all the more. . he was all I had. .and I didn't want to miss a second of him growing up. That same year we moved into what some would call a "starter home". . .16 years later here we are! This "starter" home has served us well, so well in fact that I was able to only work the hours my son was in school until just recently when he started college! If I had not told him I went to work after I dropped him off at school everyday and was there until I picked him up, he would have never known! I was so blessed to have a job that provided me with the flexibility of taking care of my family and adding to the household income. I never missed an activity, field trip, sick day, or anything. . I can't imagine having too. He is living at home the first two years of college and will be transferring soon. Hard to believe he's practically grown up. I encourage other mothers to do the same. . BE THERE!! I learned more about his day on the rides home from school and as soon as he walked through the kitchen door in high school (he was driving by then) than I EVER would have if I wasn't coming home until after 6:00 PM. I see the fruits of that loving labor now, both in my son AND my husband. Being able to be there for them, have dinner on the table and just loving them daily in the little things. God bless every sacrifice you make for your children, you are rewarded 100 fold! That time goes by so fast, cherish every moment. I sure do, even with a college age child.
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Chris