Tuesday, August 13, 2013
And now it's Austin's birthday...
Austin turned 3 this past Friday. He is Joe Don and Jamie's youngest, which makes him our youngest grandchild. So here it comes... why I love Austin.
When they pull into our driveway, he starts yelling for Pops and Lucky. Runs to hug me and then out the door to pet our Golden Retriever. If he always loves old people and dogs, he will do well in this life.
He is a hugger. We all hug in our family. But Austin is a world class hugger. Lots of enthusiasm and energy. He really puts his heart into it.
He is fearless. He thinks he can do anything, especially if his older siblings and cousins are doing it. That is a little scary for this old Pops, but it sure is fun to watch. Well, unless we're in charge of him and then scary is the right word.
He is the most strong willed child I have ever seen. And this from a guy who raised two strong willed children. Here is why I love this: it will be hard to get him to follow the crowd. If Austin doesn't want to do something, he won't. No matter what. When he follows Jesus, nothing will be able to sway him.
He embraces life. Everything is fun. Everything is exciting. Everything is something to be done at full speed. Love to watch this.
It was precious to watch the other 4 grandkids teach him to quote Joshua 1:9 at Cousin Camp. He got pretty good at it too.
I cannot wait to see all the things God will do with Austin. Being around him will always mean laughter, fun, excitement, and passion. That will draw people and I believe that means he will help our world know God.
So Austin... thanks for "lighting up" our life. Pops and Mimi love you so much. But I do have to say... glad it's your Daddy who gets to raise you. I will be cheering for him -- and you -- all the way.
Thanks God for the gift of Austin.
When they pull into our driveway, he starts yelling for Pops and Lucky. Runs to hug me and then out the door to pet our Golden Retriever. If he always loves old people and dogs, he will do well in this life.
He is a hugger. We all hug in our family. But Austin is a world class hugger. Lots of enthusiasm and energy. He really puts his heart into it.
He is fearless. He thinks he can do anything, especially if his older siblings and cousins are doing it. That is a little scary for this old Pops, but it sure is fun to watch. Well, unless we're in charge of him and then scary is the right word.
He is the most strong willed child I have ever seen. And this from a guy who raised two strong willed children. Here is why I love this: it will be hard to get him to follow the crowd. If Austin doesn't want to do something, he won't. No matter what. When he follows Jesus, nothing will be able to sway him.
He embraces life. Everything is fun. Everything is exciting. Everything is something to be done at full speed. Love to watch this.
It was precious to watch the other 4 grandkids teach him to quote Joshua 1:9 at Cousin Camp. He got pretty good at it too.
I cannot wait to see all the things God will do with Austin. Being around him will always mean laughter, fun, excitement, and passion. That will draw people and I believe that means he will help our world know God.
So Austin... thanks for "lighting up" our life. Pops and Mimi love you so much. But I do have to say... glad it's your Daddy who gets to raise you. I will be cheering for him -- and you -- all the way.
Thanks God for the gift of Austin.
