.Front Flips and Birthdays

As Isaiah ate his breakfast this morning, he asked if I had seen him land some front flips on the tramp yesterday.  I told him I saw him do it several times.  "But I lost it and couldn't do it anymore."  Why? "I guess because I needed you to watch me."  

After I watched several successes I left the sunroom and went to other areas of the house.  I wasn't aware he knew I was watching.  How often in life, we can accomplish something because someone we love is cheering us on in some way.  That person doesn't even have to know they are doing the cheering.  At age thirteen, one is never sure if one is welcomed into their realm or if they want their own private space and the boy I live with likes his own space a lot.  Years ago, I could plant a kiss on that face and know that love gesture was appreciated.  Not so much now.  I sneak one in now and then but it always produces a grimace.  Life changes as our kids and grandkids grow up.  It isn't as easy to show physical love....but I learned this morning that love to Isaiah is watching him do front flips on the trampoline.  Love never fails.

We have two other grandboys that have reached a new level today.  Our Aidan Jay in Phoenix turns 12 today.  Ethan Luke who lives down the road a piece turns 8.  We celebrate their lives and the blessings of health and well being God has provided them.  We also celebrate their intact families.  God is good.  Happy Birthday, boys.  We love you and are proud to call you grandsons.

Ken is out chasing a little white ball with an iron club this morning.  He is like a kid eager to open the gifts under the tree when he can leave early and head for the golf course with his senior cronies.  It is a beautiful day, so far, and the temps are mild so it is good weather for his passion.  Scarlen just left for work and I have a prisoner's Bible study lesson to look over to make sure they are "getting the truth".  It is always heart rending to read their prayer requests.  I then have an appointment at a reflexologist at noon.  

Hope your day is productive.  Let's remember to praise our God throughout this day.