Feb 14, 2011

Acronym for Jaron on Valentine's Day

J: Jovial-one of the most upbeat and positive people I know!
A: Active-doesn't like sitting around when there's work to be done.
R: Righteous man of God!
O: Observant-perseveres when things are wrong and goes to work trying to fix them.
N: Nerd-what can I say? He loves his electronics and intricate man-made equipment...;)

R: Realistic-doesn't jump on every bandwagon but thinks things through and researches them.
I: Intelligent-in his job; does things on his own; seeks info on things he doesn't understand.
C: Courageous-willing to take on new things.
H: Hysterical-can make me (and everyone else around) laugh until our sides hurt.
A: Accessible-there when people need his help/assistance with projects.
R: Real-what you see is what you get.
D: Dedicated-when he starts something, he finishes it through til it's complete.

H: Helper-one of his Spiritual Gifts which he uses in abundance!
O: Original-there's no one quite like him.
R: Ready-good head on his shoulders that he uses to plan/prepare for the unexpected.
S: Sarcastic-anyone who knows Jaron knows he has a deep root of sarcasm running thru him
T: Talented-so many gifts and talents that I cannot name all the ones I see in him. :)

I LOVE YOU, Jaron!!


Feb 1, 2011

Ode to Baby Horst

 
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A flutter, a movement, a jolt, a bump...
A finger, a toe, an elbow, a nose...
A hiccup, a smile, a grimace, a sigh...
A prayer and praise to the Lord Most High.

A seed, a fetus, a baby, a child...
Skin, bones, muscles, & organs compiled...
Growing, stretching, transforming inside...
Two parents that observe with great pride.

A blossom, a leaf, a sunbeam... relief...
From the biting cold of winter's thief...
Through pain and struggle of birth...
Will come a beautiful new life to earth.

Just as spring is anticipated with joy...
So is this tiny infant girl or boy...
A radical change to this life that we know...
We cannot wait to observe you grow.

The nights will feel much longer...
Our patience *hopefully* will grow stronger...
As we experience each new season...
We expect many changes to be pleasin'.

We look forward to holding you...
Also hearing you talk and coo...
Finding your personality inside...
We're gearing up for one wild ride!

God, bring health to this child I carry...
Jaron and I love him or her so dearly...
Give us the wisdom to raise Baby Horst... 
Our 'Leon' or 'Zoe' on Your perfect course
 ~~~