Benjamin is 10!

Ten years ago today I was in the hospital gazing at my firstborn son Benjamin. He was overdue and I was "finally" being induced. Despite a slight heart rate scare and requiring some extra suction to be encouraged along he arrived into the World and my life was forever changed for the better! It's hard to wrap my brain around the fact that he has been with me on my life's journey now for 10 years!

Brotherly Love

It is interesting to me how little souls that are growing up together in the sanctuary of a loving home & family can intentionally cause each other pain & heartache! If they only knew the pure blessing they have in brotherhood...a special bond & shared history unique to any other relationship they will have in life! And yet, at times it is like they go out of their way to cause conflict...by not sharing a forgotten toy....making up a silly hurtful song...calling names....pushing....etc. just to get a reaction!

I often respond with the now familiar speech of how lucky, blessed, special it is to have not just one but TWO brothers to share this life with...and that one day they will be grateful! I ask them if they don't learn how to treat those closest to them with love, honor & respect how will they ever treat others in the "real world" with it? Sometimes they look at me like I must be out if my mind...but I assure them I'm not....and I pray that in time my words will settle into their hearts, their souls.

And then it happens! The precious moment where my hopes become reality...the blessing is embraced! And my heart is encouraged...not just for my family but for the future of all mankind. Sometimes we just need to be reminded of the treasures we have...and in that remembering Peace & Love abide! :)