Happy Birthday, Gordon!

Happy Birthday, Gordon!

I have officially hi-jacked your mom’s blog for this post. So Ginger, feel free to leave your comments. *Grinning sheepishly.

Gordon, I just can’t believe you’re 15 already! FIFTEEN! I mean, I knew it would happen since fifteen comes after fourteen. Just didn’t expect it to happen so soon.

Just don’t expect a Quinceanera. You know, because a Quinceanera is for a Latina girl and you’re neither of those.

So what should you expect? God’s blessings on you, of course. That is my prayer. Gordon, from an infant you have been called the Man with the Word. God has truly gifted you.

I love your ability to make others laugh. But in the midst of all of that humor is God-given wisdom. Use it!

As for your parents, I’ve been thinking of what they might expect now that you are fifteen and Jordon is thirteen. I really wanted to prepare them at length for things like extensive damage to their garage due to teenage drivers. I thought of including pictures and dramatic details about how each incident occurred. I planned on using words like insurance deductibles and sheet-rock damage. But that would be overwhelming for them. So I’ll save it for my upcoming blog post.

I pray your day is blessed. And Jordon, yours, too! I love you both! I am so proud to be your Nanny.

SUPERNanny

Nanny,

I am so happy you decided to post this. It just couldn’t have been better timing! Gordon, I just want to echo her words by reminding you to use the wisdom He’s imparted and stay close to the Lord as you grow. You have been such a blessing to Daddy and me. There are no words to describe how much we love you and how much you mean to us, even Jordon… ha!

We hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Love,

Mom, Dad, and Jordon (Noticed I used big words here…reluctantly.)

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7 comments

http://insertgracehere.com Rena

Ginger, I'm so proud of you for being strong with your words. : ) Oh how they grow up too fast! I know you are very proud of your boys. You've done such an amazing job with them. I'm so proud to be called their Nanny!
Gordon–be blessed today! I pray you will find a year of growth in all areas of your life! I would kiss your cheek right now if I were there. You could't stop me!
Stay tuned this week over at insertgracehere for an upcomng post on Jordon, a childhood wish and why I'm so glad it will not be "completely" fulfilled.
SUPERNanny

Ginger

Well SUPERNanny,
You did it again! Thank you so much for leaving this post and reflecting His love as you always have.
Ginger

Jennifer M.

Well, I am just floored. Are you 15 already? Wow, where did the time go? And since I'm the aunt that I am, I am going to find some old photos and email them to your momma….there is something priceless about sitting down and looking at pics of your kid on the potty with his favorite book upside next to his cousin that a mom really enjoys, especially when she realizes her baby isn't…well, a baby anymore. And yes, I went there! :p

I love you kid, you are a wonderful boy and you are going to grow into an amazing young man! God has most certainly placed a calling on your life and I am blessed to be able to see that come to fruition, as I believe it will!

No matter where you are, remember to always speak the positives, seek God's face, and still be obedient, even if you are 15. There is a purpose in that.

Have a fabulous birthday, know you are loved, even from Texas! And thank you for the laughs you gave me when you were super little, with your cuter than ever chubby cheeks and your poo-telly belly!

Aunt Jenn

Ginger

LOL! You would, wouldn’t you?!

Watching him grow into that call with you,
Ginger

http://www.christyklein.wordpress.com Christy

What a beautiful post! Wow… 15! It seems so far away and yet right around the corner at the same time. They grow too fast, don’t they? I hope Gordon enjoyed his special day, and I have no doubt he feels truly blessed!
anonymous :D

Thank you nanny for this post and everybody who commented! Yes, I did have a great day, and all the nice words made it even better!

Thank you and God Bless! B)
http://notadiylife.blogspot.com Heather @NotaDIYLife

Isn't it amazing how fast children grow? We certainly DID NOT grow that fast, did we? Time seemed to crawl, yet now with children of my own, time is racing by. I love it and hate it all at the same time. I'm excited to see how God is working in their lives, but I want to bottle up these years and never forget a moment.

Thanks for sharing!