Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Birthday Wishes for a Special Young Man

He is 15 today.


I've dreamed of this day. Always thought I'd be with him, but life happens. Thankfully God is the guardian and guide of this life.


Dear "Hoss",
Another year has passed and we find ourselves apart again. I have so many memories, son, of such good times. Of love, affection and your little arms around my neck. I am so thankful for these memories. But you certainly are growing up. The struggles you have as a 15 year old, 6'1", ***lbs young man are struggles others have gone through. So many others. Dad and I continue to hear those stories. But we are confident God is using these hard times to mold you and grow you to be used in a mighty way for Him in the future. The last 3 years have been so hard, but in comparison to eternity they are a drop in the bucket.


Our prayer for you is complete surrender to your Heavenly Father who loves you with an everlasting love. He has plucked you out and called you by name. He has given you to us as a "Cartwright" for a very specific reason. I am trusting you will come to know this reason and place full faith in your Creator.


We leave in the morning to see you. A Christmas we are bound to never forget. New traditions of the Advent. Just so thankful for be able to put my arms around you. Eight months seems like an eternity.


We love you so much, "Hoss".


And I know deep down inside you know this.

2 comments:

Intentional Living Homestead said...

Oh my precious friend...I wept just reading this. I am so sorry that you are having to celebrate another birthday without "Hoss"....know I WILL be praying for you and your family. I pray you enjoy your celebration not only with your son but the whole reason for the season...the Saviours Birth.

Many hugs sent your way,
Connie

Anonymous said...

Praying with you Sarah. "Hoss" is so blessed to be a "Cartwright". So much love fills your home. Love never fails.