Grateful

It's not easy to raise a child. I don't know how people do it alone. I am so grateful for the support of so many people.

For his grandparents who love him like crazy and will be all the good things that grandparents should be to him. Who pray for him and cuddle him. Who regularly say "what time should I be there?" when his parents need a break.

For his extended family - from his aunts and uncle to his cousin to his great aunts and great uncles and second cousins once removed... what a treasure chest of people to learn from.

For his parents friends, who regularly provide those listening ears and pieces of advise about what they did when their child hit that stage. Who love him because he's our son.

For his "friends" that he has inherited through his parents, who will be the first to show him what friendship is all about. Who pray for him at night. Who share their toys with him.

For his church family, who provide a children's ministry that will help him to understand the God that loves him so much.

For neighbours who give us their play structure because their kids are no longer using it.

For strangers, who stop you in Walmart and give you coupons for Pampers. Who stop to smile at him.

For all the people who have written countless books on parenting, who help us walk this completely new road. (Book plug: Dr. Dan Allender "How Children Raise Parents")

For his daddy, who makes him laugh like no one else. Who loves his mommy. Who also loves him.

What a blessing.