Nostalgia

I'm going to dedicate this post to Sam - especially since he's gone on his senior trip to Washington right now and all :) I have been looking through boxes of pictures tonight trying to get things together for his graduation display board. Boy, so many memories flood back!

Sam has been a big blessing to me. From birth he was an easy child - quiet, but with a sense of humor (laughing on the inside at all of us), very lovable and the biggest hugger of my 4 kids. He's not a trouble maker, but would rather people get along. He can get along with just about anyone.

He has a strong inner sense of right and wrong and a tender heart toward the Lord and His Word. It has been fun through the years to discuss different spiritual topics with him and notice his observations. He often does what is right in spite of the fact that he may not be liking it at the moment.

Sam loves to use his imagination and used to like to play alone, making up a whole other world. You could hear him talking in different voices and making gestures as though he were different characters. He's always liked making faces in the mirror :) I guess that is why acting comes naturally. He has said on more than one occasion, "I don't want to grow up!"

He loves words and different ways of saying normal things.

He has a sweet voice - pure and young. I pray he uses it for the Lord. He's gifted in many areas, but doesn't brag on himself. He definitely loves music. When he was little, if he was really enjoying his food, he would start humming/singing while eating. Then we knew he was content.

Sam loves to have fun with his friends - especially his buddies from Indiana. They like him just as he is and have had many special times together over the years. I praise the Lord for that.
From singing, to playing tricks on people, to acting, to playing in band, to participating in sports, to making it through classes together, they have some great memories.

Sam is like a rock - if you really need him, he is there for you, and provides strength. The Lord has blessed him with the ability to be that rock for others.

I thank God for Sam - "asked of God" - and pray he will always walk in the ways of the Lord.
I love you, Sam.
Mom