Today we celebrate my son, Christian’s 22nd Birthday!
Christian is my second-born child, my firstborn son. All 4 of my kids were “surprises” and not at all planned like many other couples do. He came at a time that I was thriving in a new job, but marriage was tough. We had only been married a few short months, and I definitely hadn’t planned on having another child so soon. But God had other plans, and He blessed us with our first son. Christian was definitely my toughest labor and delivery and the most difficult to come out. But once he arrived, he has been a joy and brought an energy that is indescribable.
Christian is definitely a natural born leader. He seems to always stand out in a crowd and has a personality that lights up the room. He is outgoing, sensitive to others, and an amazing and loyal friend. One of the things I’m most proud of is how he has led others to Christ simply by inviting them to church. He planted the seed, and God did the rest. He is a role model and example to his peers and all those who look up to him.
At the age of 13, Christian went through such a traumatic experience in life when he witnessed Danny and me at the lowest points in our lives. I know that he will never forget that experience, but I am grateful that instead of him allowing that define his life and who he became, he broke that chain and rose above that. He allowed God to bring him healing and used that experience to make him stronger and mold him to be the amazing and resilient young man that he is today.
Christian is in his final year of college, and I am extremely proud of him and his accomplishments. I know that God has an amazing future planned out for him, and He is just waiting to open new doors and opportunities for him, not only in his future career, but in ministry. Even before he was born, I dedicated him to God and declared prosperity and ministry in Christian’s life. He is already leading the young adult ministry at our church, and I only see things growing from there.
Happy 22nd Birthday to Christian – my Butterball, my Treasure Box! I love you!
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