Today you are thirteen! You were amazing, so tiny and perfect and beautiful and such a gift from God. And today, I can only say that I have been more amazed by you as you have grown. The awe has never worn off, each day has brought more and more amazement in the unfolding gift of who you are, more amazement that God in His graciousness trusted me with the gift of being your step mother to you. Some parents will tell their teenagers that “it seems like only yesterday” that they were born, that they were learning to sit up or walk. And I’m sure it’s true for them - I’m not knocking any of that because I did see all these things from you. I didn't give birth to you but you are still my son and although I am your step mom I dont consider you my step anything you are my son. But you and I both know that it’s been a long road in this family. And while I can’t believe you’re 13 , it does feel like yesterday that you were little.
Of course I remember holding you, rocking you, singing to you. But I also remember that soon after you were born all the late night of you wanting to stay up with your daddy and I and have us listen to cookie monster ha!
I know that you are concerned about becoming a (teenager) and all that society expects from the years to come. I want to tell you right now that I am looking forward to these years, that I am not looking at the word (teen) in your age with a feeling of dread but with a feeling of excitement and joy.
My wonderful son, I am expecting the best from you, I am resting easy that you will make good choices and that you will continue to grow into the Godly young man you are already becoming. I enjoy your company, I look forward to spending time with you, and I am so proud of who you are. I love your heart for God and your caring nature, I love how you are unafraid to speak Truth. The years to come hold so much! Ups and downs, to be sure. I am not fooling myself into thinking that there will be no struggles, but as always you should know that your parents are 100% committed to getting through those struggles with you and growing stronger in the process. Down the road we will be able to share so many conversations, so many adventures, so many new things...adult to adult as well as son to parent. And through it all I will always, always be your step mom aka mom. You have no need to feel like you have to grow up fast...take your time, enjoy who you are today, and know that God has plans for you! Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. To give you hope and a future.
What advice would I give you, going into the future? Keep on reading your Bible. Consume the book. Read it daily, reflect on it, write about what you read. Become a man known for loving the Word, study it with all your might, and surround yourself with others who do the same. Turn to the Word first when you feel empty, lost or afraid, because it is the only thing that can truly fill you.
Your Dad and I want you to know that we love you so much. You are our life, Kent, as much as Skylar is too. We live for both of you. What we try to teach you every day is to live your life to the fullest because we know you are capable of so much more goodness and kindness in you. We know your heart, Kent, and it is a mighty strong heart. We have seen your love for your sister, and brother. Use your heart, Kent, and use it well, to guide you in making choices. Choose good over evil, truth over lies, honesty over deceit, love over hate, and you will never go wrong. Choose God always Kent.
I want to tell you that we are proud of you always. When we see you stand tall, we see in you a reflection of all our dreams and our love for each other. I see so much of your dad in you
I am so proud of you David Kent Bullington! You bring joy to my heart and I love being your mother aka your step mother . Every day is a blessing and the best is yet to come!
With Much Love,
Mom (Laura)
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